This report evaluates the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program by addressing two questions: (1) does the business management and technical assistance provided to firms affect their economic recovery as measured by changes in company sales and employment; and (2) is the process and system for delivering assistance the most appropriate way to help individual firms. This study considers the TAA program in the context of other federally funded business management and technical assistance programs; analyzes the program strengths and weaknesses; and makes recommendations for improvement.
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