Trade Act Programs

Trade Act programs are available to assist individuals who have become unemployed as a result of increased imports (Trade Adjustment Assistance), imports specifically from Canada and/or Mexico, or a shift in production to Canada and/or Mexico (North American Free Trade Agreement-Transitional Adjustment Assistance). The goal is to help such laid-off workers return to work as quickly as possible.

Several forms of re-employment assistance are available to aid those who may have lost a job due to an increase in imports. Following is vital information for Workers, Employers and Workforce Development Professionals regarding the re-employment services available to anyone involved in a layoff.