Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade

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Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade
Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Parent organization: Foreign Agricultural Service
Top organization: Department of Agriculture
Employees:
Executive: Chair
Budget:
Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States
Website: https://fas.usda.gov/
Creation Legislation: Trade Act of 1974
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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.
Services

Trade policy advice; Recommendations on trade negotiations

Regulations

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.[1]

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.[2]

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.[3]

Partners

  • U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
  • Various agricultural industry stakeholders
  • Other advisory committees related to agricultural trade[4]

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.[5]

List of programs

  • Providing policy advice on trade negotiations
  • Reviewing trade agreements and offering recommendations[6]

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.[7]

External links

References

  1. ↑ USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025).
  2. ↑ USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "About FAS". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/about-fas (accessed February 8, 2025).
  3. ↑ 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).
  4. ↑ USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025).
  5. ↑ USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs)". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/atac (accessed February 8, 2025).
  6. ↑ USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025).
  7. ↑ 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).
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