Eliminate the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Mandate recommends Congress eliminate USTDA, described as linking U.S. businesses to export opportunities in emerging economies via project planning, pilots, and reverse-trade missions.
Mandate
Mandate Ch. 22 (Treasury) — Other Reforms: Congress should eliminate the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).
Undo plan
1) Preserve USTDA or fold high-value project-preparation functions into a transparent commercial diplomacy tool.
2) If reforming, publish cost-benefit and China-competition impact before zeroing out.
3) Protect small-exporter access to early-stage project support.
4) Require wind-down plans for active grants/pilots.
5) Verify: export pipeline metrics and alternative agency coverage.