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Mission:	TFAA boosts U.S. agriculture exports by negotiating trade deals, removing barriers, and promoting products globally for food security and economic growth.
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Services:	Trade Negotiations; Market Development; Export Promotion
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'''Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs (TFAA)''' is a mission area within the [[U.S. Department of Agriculture]], dedicated to promoting U.S. agricultural exports and addressing international trade issues. TFAA oversees the [[Foreign Agricultural Service]] (FAS), which plays a critical role in global market development and trade policy. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.fas.usda.gov/}} == Mission == The mission of TFAA is to expand global market access for U.S. agricultural products through trade negotiations, market intelligence, and export promotion. TFAA aims to foster economic growth for U.S. agriculture by securing and expanding international markets, while also contributing to global food security and sustainable agricultural practices. == Parent organization == TFAA is part of the [[United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)]], where it coordinates USDA's international trade activities. == Legislation == TFAA was established as part of the restructuring mandated by the 2014 Farm Bill, which aimed to streamline USDA's trade functions. == Partners == * [[Office of the U.S. Trade Representative]] (USTR) * [[Department of State|U.S. Department of State]] * International trade organizations like the [[WTO]] * Agricultural industry stakeholders == Number of employees == The number of employees specifically for TFAA is not publicly detailed, but it includes staff from FAS and other related USDA units. == Organization structure == TFAA's structure includes: * [[Foreign Agricultural Service]] (FAS) - Handles international programs, trade policy, and market development * [[U.S. Codex Office]] - Coordinating U.S. participation in setting international food standards == List of programs == * [[Market Access Program]] (MAP) * [[Foreign Market Development Program|Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program]] * [[Food for Progress]] * [[McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program]] == Last total enacted budget == The budget for TFAA is not distinctly itemized but is part of the USDA's overall budget. == Leader == * [[Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs]] == Services provided == TFAA provides services like trade policy advocacy, market intelligence through global contacts, technical trade assistance, export credit guarantees, and food aid programs. They also organize trade missions to promote U.S. products abroad and work to resolve trade disputes. == Regulations overseen == While TFAA does not oversee regulations directly, it plays a key role in shaping U.S. policies regarding international agricultural trade, including compliance with WTO agreements and international standards. == Headquarters address == 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250 == Website == https://www.fas.usda.gov/ == Wikipedia article == There is no specific Wikipedia article for TFAA, but related information can be found under [[wikipedia:Foreign Agricultural Service|Foreign Agricultural Service]]. == References == <references /> [[Category:Department of Agriculture]]

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