Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs

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Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs
Type:	Government
Parent organization:	United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Top organization:
Employees:
Executive:	Alexis M. Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
Budget:	Part of USDA's broader budget
Address:	1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250
Website:	https://www.fas.usda.gov/
Creation Legislation:	Established under the 2014 Farm Bill
Wikipedia:	Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs

Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs

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Mission
TFAA works to increase export opportunities for U.S. agriculture by negotiating trade agreements, removing trade barriers, and promoting U.S. agricultural products worldwide, thereby enhancing global food security and economic opportunities for U.S. farmers and agribusinesses.

Services
Trade Negotiations; Market Development; Export Promotion

Regulations

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.

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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)
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), which 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 (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

Alexis M. Taylor serves as the 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 Foreign Agricultural Service.