Office of Agricultural Affairs (Office of the United States Trade Representative)

Office of Agricultural Affairs (Office of the United States Trade Representative) Type: Executive Departments (within USTR) Parent organization: Office of the United States Trade Representative Top organization: Executive Office of the President Employees: Executive: Chief Agricultural Negotiator Budget: Address: 600 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20508, United States Website: https://ustr.gov/ Creation Legislation: Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Wikipedia: Office of Agricultural Affairs (Office of the United States Trade Representative)

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Mission The mission of the Office of Agricultural Affairs within the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is to promote U.S. agricultural trade interests by negotiating, implementing, and enforcing trade agreements. It aims to remove trade barriers, enhance market access for U.S. agricultural products, and coordinate U.S. government policy on agricultural trade issues globally.

Services Trade negotiations; Policy coordination; Barrier removal

Regulations

Office of Agricultural Affairs (USTR) works to advance U.S. agricultural trade objectives, focusing on negotiating trade agreements, reducing trade barriers, and ensuring compliance with international trade rules. It plays a pivotal role in shaping U.S. agricultural trade policy on a global scale.

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Mission

The Office of Agricultural Affairs' mission is to advocate for the U.S. agricultural sector in international trade by negotiating access to foreign markets, addressing non-tariff barriers, and ensuring that U.S. agricultural products can compete fairly in the global marketplace. This involves strategic coordination with U.S. government agencies and international partners to promote sustainable trade practices.

Parent organization

The Office of Agricultural Affairs is part of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), which operates within the Executive Office of the President, focusing on trade policy and negotiations.

Legislation

The office's role in trade policy derives from the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and subsequent legislation that has expanded the scope of USTR's responsibilities.

Partners

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• Other federal agencies involved in trade and agriculture
• Agricultural industry stakeholders
• International trade organizations and foreign governments

Number of employees

The specific number of employees within the Office of Agricultural Affairs is not publicly detailed but forms part of the USTR's broader staff.

Organization structure

The office works closely with the Chief Agricultural Negotiator and other USTR officials. It includes personnel specialized in various aspects of agricultural trade policy and negotiations.

Leader

The office is headed by the Chief Agricultural Negotiator, who reports to the U.S. Trade Representative.

Divisions

While there are no formal divisions explicitly named, the office handles:

• Free Trade Agreement negotiations
• World Trade Organization (WTO) engagements
• Bilateral and multilateral agricultural trade issues

List of programs

• Negotiating agricultural provisions in trade agreements
• Monitoring and enforcing trade agreements
• Advising on agricultural trade policy and strategy

Last total enacted budget

The budget for the Office of Agricultural Affairs isn't specified separately; it's included within the USTR's overall budget.

Staff

Staff includes trade policy experts and negotiators focused on agricultural issues, supported by USTR's general staff.

Funding

Funding for the office's activities is part of the USTR's budget allocated by Congress.

Services provided

The office provides strategic guidance on agricultural trade, negotiates trade agreements to benefit U.S. agriculture, and works to resolve trade disputes and remove barriers to U.S. agricultural exports.

Regulations overseen

Though not directly overseeing regulations, the office's work influences agricultural trade policies, regulations, and standards through international agreements and negotiations.

Headquarters address

600 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20508, United States

History

Since its inception as part of the USTR, the Office of Agricultural Affairs has been central to U.S. efforts in negotiating trade deals that benefit American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses, adapting to the changing landscapes of global trade.

External links

• Official USTR Website
• wikipedia:Office of the United States Trade Representative