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|Mission=The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade (APAC) advises the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative on trade policy issues affecting agriculture, providing recommendations on negotiating objectives and strategies for trade agreements. Its goal is to ensure U.S. agricultural interests are well-represented in international trade negotiations. | |Mission=The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade (APAC) advises the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative on trade policy issues affecting agriculture, providing recommendations on negotiating objectives and strategies for trade agreements. Its goal is to ensure U.S. agricultural interests are well-represented in international trade negotiations. | ||
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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. | '''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. | ||
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==Mission== | ==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.< | 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.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==Parent organization== | ==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.< | 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.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==Legislation== | ==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.< | 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.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==Partners== | ==Partners== | ||
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* U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) | * U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) | ||
* Various agricultural industry stakeholders | * Various agricultural industry stakeholders | ||
* Other advisory committees related to agricultural trade< | * Other advisory committees related to agricultural trade<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==Number of employees== | ==Number of employees== | ||
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APAC does not have formal divisions but collaborates with: | APAC does not have formal divisions but collaborates with: | ||
* Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs) for specific commodity sectors.< | * Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs) for specific commodity sectors.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==List of programs== | ==List of programs== | ||
* Providing policy advice on trade negotiations | * Providing policy advice on trade negotiations | ||
* Reviewing trade agreements and offering recommendations< | * Reviewing trade agreements and offering recommendations<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==Last total enacted budget== | ==Last total enacted budget== | ||
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==History== | ==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.< | 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.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 09:20, 2 March 2025
Catergory:Orgs {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|OrganizationName=Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade |OrganizationType=Boards, Commissions, and Committees |Mission=The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade (APAC) advises the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative on trade policy issues affecting agriculture, providing recommendations on negotiating objectives and strategies for trade agreements. Its goal is to ensure U.S. agricultural interests are well-represented in international trade negotiations. |ParentOrganization=Foreign Agricultural Service |TopOrganization=Department of Agriculture |CreationLegislation=Trade Act of 1974 |OrganizationExecutive=Chair |Services=Trade policy advice; Recommendations on trade negotiations |HeadquartersLocation=38.89511, -77.03637 |HeadquartersAddress=1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States |Website=https://fas.usda.gov/ }} 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.
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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.Expansion depth limit exceeded
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.Expansion depth limit exceeded
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.Expansion depth limit exceeded
Partners
- U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
- Various agricultural industry stakeholders
- Other advisory committees related to agricultural tradeExpansion depth limit exceeded
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.Expansion depth limit exceeded
List of programs
- Providing policy advice on trade negotiations
- Reviewing trade agreements and offering recommendationsExpansion depth limit exceeded
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.Expansion depth limit exceeded
External links
- Official USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Website
- wikipedia:Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade
References
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