Program Overview

The Trade Act of 1974 (19 USC § 2271 et seq.), as amended, established Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) to provide assistance to workers in firms hurt by foreign trade.  The TAA program offers a variety of benefits and services to eligible workers, including job training, income support, job search and relocation allowances, and a wage supplement to certain reemployed trade-affected workers 50 years of age and older.  These benefits are provided at no expense to employers.

Filing a petition is the first step in qualifying for program benefits. After the petition is filed, the U.S. Department of Labor will determine whether the reasons for separation meet the criteria for certification. If so, the CT. Department of Labor will reach out to the adversely affected workers with program information and how to apply for benefits.

Visit the US Department of Labor Trade Act site for information about:

• TAA Benefits and Services

• File a new petition

• Check the status of a pending petition

• Trade Act Law

• Trade Act Data

• Reports

• More

Other TAA related resources:

• Part 618 -Trade Adjustment Assistance Act as Amended

• Trade Adjustment Assistance At A Glance (PDF) | Spanish Version (PDF)

• TAA Training Provider Overview (PDF) 

• Federal Student Aid - Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Office of Higher Education – State & Federal Financial Aid Information

• Career Exploration Information

• Getting Back to Work After a Trade Related Layoff Brochure

• Second Election Period for COBRA Health Coverage for TAA Participants

• Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Home Page

• Regional Center - New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center

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