Law360, New York ( September 24, 2014, 9:39 AM EDT) -- The existing web of domestic preference requirements in U.S. procurement law creates a complex compliance challenge for contractors and subcontractors who must comply with varying federal, state and international requirements. Congress and various state legislatures have become increasingly active in crafting additional proposed domestic preferences, or laws mandating the use of U.S.-made content for government contracts. Although some U.S. manufacturers support these efforts, others believe that protectionist policies could decrease international government procurement opportunities for U.S. companies and could hinder current international negotiations on free trade agreements that include public procurement provisions....
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