### Question
How does the law define supplier?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 2272*, **supplier** is defined as:

> a firm that produces and supplies directly to another firm (or subdivision) component parts 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

#### 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**

