United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States Government Accountability Office General Government Division author aut Government Organization text government publication eng GAOREPORTS Legislative Agency Publications gao legislative 2010-08-12 U.S. Government Printing Office 1995-07-25 monographic deposited born digital GA 1.13:T-GGD-95-218 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-T-GGD-95-218 P0b002ee1803825cd f:tgg95218 DGPO 2010-08-12 2011-03-24 GAOREPORTS-T-GGD-95-218 machine generated eng fdlp REPORT GAOREPORTS-T-GGD-95-218 T-GGD-95-218 International trade Trade policies Exporting Federal agency reorganization Proposed legislation Sales promotion Interagency relations Trade regulation Data collection operations Foreign trade agreements Dept. of Commerce Dismantling Act North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA USDA Market Promotion Program USDA Export Enhancement Program USDA GSM-102 Program USDA GSM-103 Program Testimony GGD This testimony discusses the potential impact that abolishment of the Commerce Department would have on managing federal trade responsibilities. GAO examines (1) the basis of the federal role in international trade, (2) the roles played by Commerce and other federal agencies involved in international trade, and (3) the means by which interagency mechanism help integrate federal trade activities. GAO also examines (1) the implications of legislation to dismantle the Commerce Department for federal implementation of the trade function, (2) opportunities for cost savings in the international trade area, and (3) a conceptual framework to help decisionmakers identify the ramifications and ensure the success of any restructuring effort. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-T-GGD-95-218/html/GAOREPORTS-T-GGD-95-218.htm GAO/T-GGD-95-218 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-T-GGD-95-218 Testimony GAO/T-GGD-95-218; Government Reorganization: Issues Relating to International Trade Responsibilities; International trade Trade policies Exporting Federal agency reorganization Proposed legislation Sales promotion Interagency relations Trade regulation Data collection operations Foreign trade agreements Dept. of Commerce Dismantling Act North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA USDA Market Promotion Program USDA Export Enhancement Program USDA GSM-102 Program USDA GSM-103 Program