The Representative of German Industry and Trade (RGIT) is the liaison of the Federation of German Industries (BDI) and the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) in Washington, DC. RGIT represents their interests vis-à-vis the U.S. government and the U.S. Congress, and reports and advises on a variety of economic policy issues and developments in German-American relations. This material is distributed by the Representative of German Industry and Trade (RGIT) on behalf of the Federation of German Industries (BDI) and the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.