Chapter 87

Purpose

Definitions

Agricultural export promotion strategy

Global market strategy

Preservation of traditional markets

Independence of authorities

Implementation of commitments under Uruguay Round Agreements

Exporter assistance initiative

Foreign trade missions

Direct credit sales program

Export credit guarantee program

Agricultural trade promotion and facilitation

Supplemental agricultural trade promotion program

Barter of agricultural commodities

Combination of programs

Funding levels

Relief from unfair trade practices

Equitable treatment of high-value and value-added United States agricultural commodities

Program controls for export programs

Compliance provisions

Departmental administration system

Agricultural embargo protection

Development of plans to alleviate adverse impact of embargoes

Contracting authority to expand agricultural export markets

Trade consultations concerning imports

Technical assistance in trade negotiations

Limitation on use of certain export promotion programs

Trade compensation and assistance programs

Edward R. Madigan United States Agricultural Export Excellence Award

Biotechnology and agricultural trade program

Administrator of Foreign Agricultural Service

Duties of Foreign Agricultural Service

Staff of Foreign Agricultural Service

Authorization of appropriations

Export reporting and contract sanctity