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Index
Department of Commerce (DoC)
International Trade Administration (ITA)
US Patent and Trade Administration (USPTO)
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
US AI Safety Institute (USAISI)
National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA)
Department of Energy (DoE)
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER)
Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR)
Office of Critical and Emerging Technology (OCET)
Department of Homeland Security (DoHS)
Cybersecurity and & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Office of Cyber, Infrastructure, Risk, and Resilience (CIRR)
Department of Commerce (DoC)
International Trade Administration (ITA)
This profile will focus primarily on ITA’s Industry & Analysis (I&A) unit, specifically the Supply Chain Center (SCC). The I&A unit is focused on enhancing U.S. economic competitiveness and national security through supply chain analysis, industry expertise, trade agreement support, and international competitiveness initiatives. SCC provides analysis on supply chain resilience policy by anticipating supply chain challenges, setting policy priorities based on risk analysis, and improving the targeting of U.S. government investments.
Marissa Lago - Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade
Authority
List of authorities
| Citation | Description |
|---|---|
| Export Trading Company Development – 15 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. | Provides for the development and promotion of U.S. export trading companies and associations, enhancing the nation’s export capabilities and economic security. |
| Export Trade Certificate of Review – 15 U.S.C. 4011 et seq. | Empowers the Secretary of Commerce to issue certificates protecting U.S. companies from antitrust liability in certain export operations. |
| U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service – 15 U.S.C. 4721 | Establishes the basic authorities in promoting U.S. exports and protecting economic interests abroad. |
| National Security Import Investigations – 19 U.S.C. 1862 | Authorizes consultations on remedies for imports threatening national security, including discussions with foreign governments. |
| Trade Agreement Enforcement – 19 U.S.C. 2411 et seq. | Outlines procedures for enforcing U.S. rights under trade agreements and responding to foreign practices that burden U.S. commerce. |
| International Investment Monitoring – 22 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. | Authorizes surveys and studies of international investments to monitor implications for economic welfare and national security. |
Other authorities
- Executive Order 14017: This order on “America’s Supply Chains” directs a comprehensive review of supply chains for critical products, including semiconductors.
- CHIPS and Science Act of 2022: This legislation provides significant funding and strategic direction for boosting domestic semiconductor manufacturing, research, and development. The SCC’s role in implementing parts of this act involves coordinating efforts to ensure a resilient semiconductor supply chain, directly impacting AI hardware availability.
Resources
https://www.commerce.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/ITA-FY2025-Congressional-Budget-Submission.pdf
Index
Department of Commerce (DoC)
International Trade Administration (ITA)
US Patent and Trade Administration (USPTO)
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
US AI Safety Institute (USAISI)
National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA)
Department of Energy (DoE)
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER)
Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR)
Office of Critical and Emerging Technology (OCET)
Department of Homeland Security (DoHS)
Cybersecurity and & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Office of Cyber, Infrastructure, Risk, and Resilience (CIRR)