U.S. International Trade Commission
Alissa Tafti is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in international trade and economics. Currently serving as an International Trade Analyst (Agriculture and Fisheries) and International Economist at the U.S. International Trade Commission since September 2013, Alissa has a strong foundation in research and analysis, having previously worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies from 2011 to 2012 and as an Analyst at the Institute for State Effectiveness from 2008 to 2011. Early career roles include Coordinator for Motion Picture Literary at the William Morris Agency and Assistant at Red Wagon Entertainment. Alissa holds a BA in Comparative Literature and Philosophy from New York University and an MA in International Relations and International Economics from Johns Hopkins SAIS. Additionally, Alissa is an alumna of The Thacher School.
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U.S. International Trade Commission
The United States International Trade Commission is an independent, quasijudicial Federal agency with broad investigative responsibilities on matters of trade. The agency investigates the effects of dumped and subsidized imports on domestic industries and conducts global safeguard investigations. The Commission also adjudicates cases involving imports that allegedly infringe intellectual property rights. Through such proceedings, the agency facilitates a rules-based international trading system. The Commission also serves as a Federal resource where trade data and other trade policy-related information are gathered and analyzed. The information and analysis are provided to the President, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and Congress to facilitate the development of sound and informed U.S. trade policy. The Commission makes most of its information and analysis available to the public to promote understanding of international trade issues. The mission of the Commission is to (1) administer U.S. trade remedy laws within its mandate in a fair and objective manner; (2) provide the President, USTR, and Congress with independent analysis, information, and support on matters of tariffs, international trade, and U.S. competitiveness; and (3) maintain the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).