### Question
How is the term downstream producer defined?


### Answer
The term **downstream producer** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 2272* as the following:

> a firm that performs additional, value-added production processes or services directly for another firm for articles or services with respect to which a group of workers in such other firm has been certified under subsection (a)

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2272*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-TRADE ACT OF 1974 > SUBCHAPTER II-RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION > Part 2-Adjustment Assistance for Workers > subpart a-petitions and determinations**

