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'''Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Processed Foods (ATAC for Trade in Processed Foods)''' offers expert guidance on trade policies, market access, and negotiations for the processed food sector, aiming to enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. processed food products. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://fas.usda.gov/}} ==Mission== The ATAC for Trade in Processed Foods is tasked with providing technical expertise to influence U.S. trade policy in favor of the processed food industry. It focuses on addressing trade barriers, advocating for favorable trade terms, and ensuring that trade agreements benefit the U.S. processed food 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== This ATAC falls under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically managed by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The USDA oversees all aspects of agriculture including trade policy.<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 this committee was authorized by the Trade Act of 1974, which mandates the creation of advisory committees to incorporate industry expertise into 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) * Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) * Other ATACs for various agricultural sectors<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== The ATAC operates through appointed members who serve without direct employment or compensation, hence there are no employees in the traditional sense. ==Organization structure== The committee includes members from the processed food industry appointed to provide technical advice. ===Leader=== The committee is headed by a Chair, responsible for leading discussions and presenting recommendations. ===Divisions=== There are no formal divisions within this ATAC, but it collaborates with: * Other ATACs to ensure a cohesive approach to trade policy. ==List of programs== * Advising on trade policy related to processed foods * Providing recommendations during trade negotiations<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== There is no specific budget for this ATAC; its operations are supported by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service budget. ==Staff== Since the committee consists of appointed members who volunteer their time, there is no direct staff associated with the ATAC for Trade in Processed Foods. ==Funding== Funding for the committee's activities comes indirectly from the USDA's budget allocated to the Foreign Agricultural Service. ==Services provided== This ATAC provides strategic advice on trade policies affecting processed foods, including recommendations on regulatory barriers, tariffs, and market access to promote U.S. processed food products abroad. ==Regulations overseen== While not directly overseeing regulations, the committee influences policy recommendations that could lead to regulatory adjustments in trade agreements. ==Headquarters address== 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States ==History== The ATAC for Trade in Processed Foods was established following the Trade Act of 1974 to ensure the processed food industry has a voice in shaping U.S. trade policy, contributing to international trade negotiations.<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 Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Processed Foods]] ==References== <references />