Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAA)

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAA) is U.S. Department of Commerce program that provides matching funds to help import-impacted manufacturers strengthen their operations and sharpen their competitiveness. TAA offers 50/50 cost sharing for consultants, engineers, designers or industry experts for improvement projects in areas such as manufacturing, engineering, marketing, information technology and quality. TAA pays for half of the cost of these services, up to $150,000 in projects with a maximum TAA share of $75,000. It is a proven, easy-to-use program managed by business professionals who understand manufacturing.