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Economic Defense Teams: Aid for Countries Facing Economic Coercion

This act establishes a pilot program to create rapid response teams. Their purpose is to support countries threatened by or experiencing economic coercion from other nations. The goal is to protect the sovereignty and economic stability of these countries, which indirectly impacts global security and trade stability, and thus the prices and availability of goods for citizens.
Key points
Creation of expert teams to assist countries in dealing with economic threats, such as trade blockades or cyberattacks.
Support includes financial advice, market development assistance, digital security, and contingency plans for economic crises.
The program is a pilot and will run until the end of 2026, with the possibility of becoming a permanent program after its effectiveness is assessed.
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Print number: 117_S_1824
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Process start date: 2021-05-25