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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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