Overview
The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program is a federal entitlement program that assists U.S. workers who have lost or may lose their jobs as a result of foreign trade. This program provides adversely affected workers with opportunities to obtain the skills, credentials, resources, and support necessary to become reemployed.
If you are eligible, the TAA program offers a variety of benefits and services to support you in your search for reemployment. This includes:
- Job training
- Income support (Trade Readjustment Allowances)
- Job search and relocation allowances
- Wage supplement for certain re-employed trade-affected workers 50 years of age and older (Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance)
- Health Coverage Tax Credit for qualifying health insurance coverage. The Health Coverage Tax Credit is a federally funded tax credit that allows individuals to pay only a portion of their qualified health insurance. For information on HCTC see the IRS website
Resources
-
Trade Adjustment Assistance Benefits (P820-English)
This factsheet explains the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program.
Download
-
Trade Adjustment Assistance Benefits (P820S-Spanish)
Traducción al españolThis factsheet explains the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. (En español.)
Download
-
Help for Trade-Affected Older Workers (P493)
Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance (RTAA) allows older Trade Adjustment Assistance eligible workers to get payments that help bridge the salary gap between your old and new employment.
Download
-
TAA Desk Guide
This desk guide will provide a clear overview of the TAA program and its benefits. It should be used as a resource for all staff who serve TAA participants.
Download
-
TAA Procedural Guide
This guide can be used to quickly look up specific processes and forms that are needed at different stages in the TAA Program.
Download
-
Trade Adjustment Assistance Frequently Asked Questions
Additional information and common questions related to Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Download