U.S.
Agricultural Trade
Agricultural trade throughout the world
is changing. Keeping up with fluctuations in markets, new and amended
regulations, and issues that affect trade is challenging. Technology and
fewer trade restrictions have opened international markets for both
buyers and sellers.
U.S. agricultural trade programs are designed to
develop and expand commercial outlets for U.S. commodities and to provide
international food assistance. Farmers in the United States produce more
with the same or even fewer resources than 50 years ago. American
farmers must look to foreign markets because production and production
capacity is increasing faster than domestic demand.
Trade provides U.S. consumers with access
to a wider variety of foods at reasonable prices, including those not
produced domestically. Trade brings tropical fruits, coffee, and exotic cheeses to American consumers. Imports make fresh fruits and
vegetables, such as asparagus and grapes, available at affordable prices
during winter months. U.S. food processors rely on global markets for
many food ingredients, such as cocoa (combined with domestic sugar
and dairy products) for chocolate.
What is U.S. Agricultural Trade Policy
The Importance of Agricultural Trade
Trade Glossary,
Chronology, and Acronyms (from The Language of Trade, U.S.
Department of State)
Frequently Asked Questions About U.S. Agricultural Trade
U.S. Brings New Members in to
Rules-Based Trading System |
Trade Trends
Find out more about the WTO Mini-Ministerial in
Geneva (July 2008)
WTO
Doha Round of Trade Negotiations
Biotechnology and U.S. Agricultural
Trade
Trade Delivers
Growth, Jobs, Prosperity and Security
(2006; .pdf)
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Trade Agreements
Opening
Markets for Growth: The U.S. FTA Agenda (2006; .pdf)
Regional Agreements
Free Trade Agreement of the Americas
(FTAA)
North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA)
Central
American-Dominican Republic-United States
(CAFTA-DR)
Free Trade Agreements
Country Agreements
U.S.-Chile
U.S.-India
U.S.-Korea
U.S.-European Union
Trade With Cuba
U.S.-Canada
U.S.-South African Customs Union
(SACU) Trade
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Trade News and Data
Trade Data
Recent Headlines
Costa Rica, Belize, Qatar And Ghana Join Nations For Full Market Access
Of U.S. Beef
(08/20/08)
Schafer: Doha Round Is At An
Impasse Not A Collapse (USDA Radio News; 07/29/08 -
real,
mp3,
wave)
Statement from Ambassador Susan C. Schwab, U.S. Trade Representative on
the Suspension of WTO Doha Round Trade Negotiations
(07/29/08; .pdf)
More
Trade News ...
Start Trading!!!
Exporting--Getting Started
Links for Exporters
Export.gov
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