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'''Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade (APAC)''' is a committee that provides strategic advice on U.S. agricultural trade policy to both the Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative. It focuses on the negotiation of trade agreements and the implementation of existing agreements to advance U.S. agricultural interests globally. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://fas.usda.gov/}} ==Mission== The mission of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade is to offer expert guidance and strategic recommendations on U.S. agricultural trade policy. APAC works to influence trade negotiations, advocate for the removal of trade barriers, and ensure that U.S. agricultural products have favorable access to international markets, thereby supporting U.S. farmers and the agricultural sector.<ref>USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Parent organization== APAC operates under the umbrella of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically managed by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The USDA is the top organization, overseeing various aspects of agriculture, food, and rural development within the United States.<ref>USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "About FAS". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/about-fas (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Legislation== The establishment of APAC was authorized by the Trade Act of 1974, which mandates the creation of advisory committees to ensure private-sector input in U.S. trade policy.<ref>U.S. Government Publishing Office. "Trade Act of 1974". U.S. Government Publishing Office, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-88/pdf/STATUTE-88-Pg1978.pdf (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Partners== * U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) * Various agricultural industry stakeholders * Other advisory committees related to agricultural trade<ref>USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Number of employees== APAC does not have direct employees as it functions through appointed members who serve on a voluntary basis. ==Organization structure== APAC consists of members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative. These members represent various sectors of U.S. agriculture and are tasked with providing advice and recommendations. ===Leader=== The committee is led by a Chair, who is appointed to oversee the committee's activities. ===Divisions=== APAC does not have formal divisions but collaborates with: * Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs) for specific commodity sectors.<ref>USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs)". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/atac (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==List of programs== * Providing policy advice on trade negotiations * Reviewing trade agreements and offering recommendations<ref>USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Last total enacted budget== APAC does not have a separate budget; its activities are funded through the budget of the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service. ==Staff== APAC operates with appointed members who serve without compensation, thus there is no specific staff count associated with the committee itself. ==Funding== Funding for APAC's operations comes indirectly from the USDA's budget allocated to the Foreign Agricultural Service, which oversees the committee's logistical and administrative needs. ==Services provided== APAC provides strategic advice on the development of U.S. agricultural trade policy, including recommendations on trade barriers, negotiating strategies, and the implementation of trade agreements. It ensures that the agricultural sector's interests are well-represented in U.S. trade policy decisions. ==Regulations overseen== APAC does not oversee regulations directly but advises on policies that could lead to new regulations or changes in existing ones related to international agricultural trade. ==Headquarters address== 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States ==History== APAC was established following the Trade Act of 1974, which aimed to integrate private-sector perspectives into U.S. trade policy, particularly in agriculture. Over the years, APAC has played a key role in shaping U.S. agricultural trade strategies, influencing outcomes of various trade agreements to benefit U.S. agriculture.<ref>U.S. Government Publishing Office. "Trade Act of 1974". U.S. Government Publishing Office, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-88/pdf/STATUTE-88-Pg1978.pdf (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==External links== * [https://fas.usda.gov/ Official USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Website] * [[wikipedia:Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade]] ==References== <references />
