Tag: State procurement restrictions

“Buy America” in Infrastructure Act: Trade Agreements

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which became law on November 15, 2021, imposes a new domestic preference on infrastructure projects undertaken by non-federal entities with federal financial assistance (grants). This post focuses on

State Procurement under Trade Agreements: A Djaghe White Paper

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A Djaghe white paper on State Procurement under Trade Agreements provides a comprehensive examination of state procurement that is covered under trade agreements and various issues related to that coverage. The white paper compiles 11 posts from

State Procurement Restrictions in Agreements

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The 38 states committed to open procurement under international agreements can deny access to purchases that fall under exclusions and restrictions applicable to all states. Furthermore, many states reserve certain procurement for local suppliers based