### Question
What is the definition of downstream producer?


### Answer
The definition of **downstream producer** is as follows in *19 U.S.C. § 2272*:

> a firm that performs additional, value-added production processes for a firm or subdivision, including a firm that performs final assembly or finishing, directly for another firm (or subdivision), for articles that were the basis for a certification of eligibility under subsection (a) of this section of a group of workers employed by such other firm, if the certification of eligibility under subsection (a) of this section is based on an increase in imports from, or a shift in production to, Canada or Mexico

#### 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**

