Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables

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Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables
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 mission of the ATAC for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables is to provide technical advice and recommendations on trade policies and negotiations specifically related to the fruits and vegetables sector to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative. It aims to promote favorable trade conditions for U.S. produce in international markets.
Services

Technical advice on trade policy; Recommendations for trade negotiations

Regulations

Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables (ATAC for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables) is dedicated to offering expert advice on trade policies, market access, and negotiations concerning the U.S. fruits and vegetables industry. It seeks to influence trade agreements and policies to ensure they benefit U.S. growers and exporters in this sector.

Official Site

Mission

The ATAC for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables focuses on providing specialized, technical advice to shape U.S. trade policy in ways that support the competitiveness of American fruits and vegetables in global markets. It addresses issues like tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and sanitary and phytosanitary standards to facilitate trade.[1]

Parent organization

This ATAC is managed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically through the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The USDA, as the top organization, oversees the broader agricultural policy including trade.[2]

Legislation

The ATAC for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables was established under the Trade Act of 1974, which mandates the inclusion of private-sector advice in shaping U.S. trade policy.[3]

Partners

Number of employees

This committee operates through appointed members who serve without direct employment, thus there are no employees in the traditional sense.

Organization structure

The committee is composed of industry experts from the fruits and vegetables sector, appointed to provide technical advice.

Leader

A Chair leads the committee, coordinating its activities and representing its views.

Divisions

There are no specific divisions within this ATAC, but it collaborates with:

  • Other ATACs for a comprehensive approach to trade policy.

List of programs

  • Advising on trade policy for fruits and vegetables
  • Recommendations during trade negotiations[5]

Last total enacted budget

There isn't a separate budget for this ATAC; its operations are funded through the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service budget.

Staff

The ATAC for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables does not have a staff; it consists of appointed members serving without compensation.

Funding

Funding for this committee's activities is embedded within the broader budget of the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service.

Services provided

It provides strategic advice on trade issues affecting the fruits and vegetables sector, including tariff negotiations, market access, and addressing trade barriers to promote U.S. produce globally.

Regulations overseen

This committee does not directly oversee regulations but influences policy that might lead to regulatory changes through trade agreements.

Headquarters address

1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States

History

Following the Trade Act of 1974, this ATAC was set up to ensure that the fruits and vegetables industry has a voice in U.S. trade policy, contributing to negotiations and policy decisions over the years.[6]

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. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025).
  6. ↑ 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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