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Results from manufacturers who have used TAA
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Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAA) is a federal program that provides financial assistance to manufacturers affected by import competition. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, this federal assistance program helps pay for projects that improve a firm's competitiveness. Read on to see how manufacturers have used Trade Adjustment Assistance with dramatic results.


* Success Story #1
* Success Story #2
* Success Story #3

Success Story #1

Situation:
Small food flavorings company was losing sales and jobs to large international rivals
Solution:
Used TAA funds to develop new line of specialty flavorings and implement comprehensive management information system for enhanced customer service
Success:
Sales and employment nearly tripled in four years

Read excerpt of article from Crain's Chicago Business.

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Success Story #2

Situation:
Baseball cap manufacturer was being undercut by low cost imports in commodity products
Solution:
Used TAA funds to develop "nostalgia" line of vintage baseball caps
Success:
Record year in sales

Read excerpt of article from The Wall Street Journal.

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Success Story #3

Situation:
Backpack manufacturer struggled to survive as one of the few remaining outerwear firms in the area
Solution:
Used TAA funds to implement a marketing campaign for its new single strap backpack
Success:
Doubled account base in one year

Read excerpt of article from Washington CEO.


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