CRS, USTDA Mandate, Funding & Congressional Options Amid Trump-Era Trade Policy Shifts

The Congressional Research Service reviews USTDA's $87M FY2026 appropriation, its export-promotion tools (feasibility studies, technical assistance, pilot projects), and its growing focus on critical minerals, energy, and digital infrastructure to counter Chinese economic influence. Congress is weighing whether to expand USTDA's country eligibility to high-income strategic partners, restructure the agency, or merge...