### Question
Can you define what export targeting means?


### Answer
**Export targeting** is defined as the following in *19 U.S.C. § 2411*:

> any government plan or scheme consisting of a combination of coordinated actions (whether carried out severally or jointly) that are bestowed on a specific enterprise, industry, or group thereof, the effect of which is to assist the enterprise, industry, or group to become more competitive in the export of a class or kind of merchandise

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2411*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-IMPORTATION OF PRE-COLUMBIAN MONUMENTAL OR ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTURE OR MURALS > SUBCHAPTER III-ENFORCEMENT OF UNITED STATES RIGHTS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS AND RESPONSE TO CERTAIN FOREIGN TRADE PRACTICES**

