Trade Advisory Committees
The advisory committee system was created by the U.S. Congress in 1974 to ensure that U.S. trade policy and trade negotiating objectives adequately reflect U.S. public- and private-sector interests. The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) and six Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs) advise the Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative about a wide range of agricultural trade issues.
Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) for Trade
The APAC provides advice on the administration of U.S. trade policy, including implementation and enforcement of existing U.S. trade agreements and negotiating objectives for new trade agreements.
Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs)
The ATACs offer technical advice and information about specific agricultural commodities and products.
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Applying for Membership
Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis. Click here for more information.
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News and Features
August 24, 2023
USDA, USTR Name New Agricultural Trade Advisors
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced the appointment of 130 new private-sector representatives to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees that represent the diversity of U.S. agriculture.
December 20, 2022
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
USDA and USTR are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 31, 2023.
January 14, 2021
USDA, USTR Name New Agricultural Trade Advisors
Washington, D.C., January 14, 2021 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer today announced the appointment of 67 members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees. The Agricultural...