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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.USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025). | 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== | ==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.USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "About FAS". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/about-fas (accessed February 8, 2025). | 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== | ==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.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). | 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== | ==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 | * 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== | ==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.USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs)". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/atac (accessed February 8, 2025). | * 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== | ==List of programs== | ||
* Providing policy advice on trade negotiations | * Providing policy advice on trade negotiations | ||
* Reviewing trade agreements and offering | * 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== | ==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.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). | 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== | ==External links== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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