Trade Data
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 provide
international food assistance. 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.
