[20220127]IF10673_美国贸易和发展署（TDA）.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated January 27, 2022U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA)The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA), an independent U.S. government agency, operates under a dual mission to advance overseas economic development and promote U.S. commercial interests. TDA aims to link U.S. businesses to export opportunities for priority infrastructure projects in low- and middle-income countries by funding project preparation and partnership building activities. Background TDA is authorized permanently under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2421, P.L. 87-195), and it operates under the Secretary of States policy guidance. In 1992, Congress established TDA as an independent agency (P.L. 102-549), but its predecessor dates to the 1980s. The TDA Director is appointed by the President, by and with the Senates advice and consent. An acting director currently leads TDA. Programs. TDA provides grants to foreign project sponsors (public or private entities that can make decisions and implement projects), who are to select U.S. firms to perform TDA-funded activities. TDA programs include: Feasibility studies to assess technical, financial,