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Automobiles The final KORUS FTA modified the initial commitments on trade in automobiles in December 2010 and subsequently in an exchange of legal texts on February 10, 2011. (61) The [...]

Market Access U.S. agriculture has both offensive and defensive interests in the TPP negotiations. Many in the U.S. agriculture and the agribusiness/food manufacturing sector view positively the prospect of market [...]

The potential Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement may have a large impact on U.S. trade and trade policy, but much of its substance and its future remains undecided. The agreement is ambitious [...]

Congress has already taken a strong interest in the TPP negotiations even before a substantive agreement has been reached. Hearings have been held, and some Members have expressed views on [...]

The proposed TPP likely will contain provisions related to dispute settlement and governance of the agreement. Given that the proposed TPP is being touted as a 'living agreement,' being open [...]

In addition to market access, the TPP contains several provisions that build upon disciplines contained in the World Trade Organization's Uruguay Round agreements. Many of these provisions have become part [...]

In addition to treating certain existing issues in new or different ways, the TPP also seeks disciplines on certain activities not heretofore addressed in FTAs. These include not only horizontal [...]

Market access for goods, services, and agriculture often form the crux of FTA negotiations. However, non-tariff barriers such as technical barriers to trade and sanitary and phytosanitary standards, while considered [...]

If completed as intended, the proposed TPP agreement would strengthen and deepen trade and investment ties among its participants. However, it could also have implications in larger, strategic contexts beyond [...]

The overall economic impact of the potential TPP agreement will depend on a number of factors, including the extent of the liberalization achieved in the agreement, as well as the [...]

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a potential free trade agreement (FTA) among 11, and perhaps more, countries. The United States and 10 other countries of the Asia-Pacific region--Australia, Brunei, Canada, [...]

The Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership, as it was originally known, was conceived in 2003 by Singapore, New Zealand, and Chile as a path to trade liberalization in the Asia-Pacific region. [...]

April 15, 2013 The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a proposed regional free trade agreement (FTA) being negotiated among the United States, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, [...]

The potential Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement may have a large impact on U.S. trade and trade policy, but much of its substance and its future remains undecided. The agreement is ambitious [...]

Congress has already taken a strong interest in the TPP negotiations even before a substantive agreement has been reached. Hearings have been held, and some Members have expressed views on [...]

The proposed TPP likely will contain provisions related to dispute settlement and governance of the agreement. Given that the proposed TPP is being touted as a 'living agreement,' being open [...]

In addition to treating certain existing issues in new or different ways, the TPP also seeks disciplines on certain activities not heretofore addressed in FTAs. These include not only horizontal [...]

Market access for goods, services, and agriculture often form the crux of FTA negotiations. However, non-tariff barriers such as technical barriers to trade and sanitary and phytosanitary standards, while considered [...]

In addition to market access, the TPP contains several provisions that build upon disciplines contained in the World Trade Organization's Uruguay Round agreements. Many of these provisions have become part [...]

The overall economic impact of the potential TPP agreement will depend on a number of factors, including the extent of the liberalization achieved in the agreement, as well as the [...]

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a potential free trade agreement (FTA) among 11, and perhaps more, countries. The United States and eight other countries of the Asia-Pacific region--Australia, Brunei, Chile, [...]

The Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership, as it was originally known, was conceived in 2003 by Singapore, New Zealand, and Chile as a path to trade liberalization in the Asia-Pacific region. [...]

November 21, 2012 Summary The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a proposed regional free trade agreement (FTA) being negotiated among the United States, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, [...]

Contents The KORUS FTA in a Nutshell Agriculture Automobiles Other Key Provisions Estimates of the Overall Economic Effects of a KORUS FTA An Overview of the U.S.-South Korean Economic Relationship [...]

Summary On October 6, 2010, the 27 member European Union (EU) and South Korea signed a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). The agreement is expected to go into effect on [...]

Contents The KORUS FTA in a Nutshell Agriculture Automobiles Other Key Provisions Estimates of the Overall Economic Effects of a KORUS FTA An Overview of the U.S.-South Korean Economic Relationship.. [...]

Contents Recent Developments Background Key Agricultural Issues in FTAs Panama Overview of Agricultural Trade Agricultural Provisions Potential Impact on U.S. Agricultural Exports Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement Outlook for Congressional Consideration [...]

Updated October 17, 2008 Contents The KORUS FTA in a Nutshell Agriculture Automobiles Other Key Provisions Estimates of the Overall Economic Effects of a KORUS FTA An Overview of the […]

Updated June 13, 2008 Contents Overview Congressional Action Legislative Development Brief Bill Comparison Projected Cost 2002 Farm Bill Extension The Administration's Reaction and Recommendations Summary of the Conference Agreement Provisions […]

Summary The Constitution gives Congress express power over the imposition of tariffs and the regulation of foreign trade. As part of this responsibility, Congress enacts laws including those that: establish […]

The United States is the world's leading supplier of food aid for humanitarian relief and economic development. During the period 1995-2005, the United States contributed almost 60% of total global […]

Agriculture-based renewable energy production--especially biofuels and wind power--has expanded dramatically during the past two years, with profound implications for the U.S. agricultural sector. Most notably, the escalating demand for corn […]

I. Commodity Programs A. Direct Payments and Counter-Cyclical Payments B. Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments C. Peanuts D. Sugar E. Dairy F. Administration II. Conservation A. Conservation Security […]

Agriculture is generally viewed as an inherently risky enterprise. Farm production levels can vary significantly from year to year and by location, primarily because farmers operate at the mercy of […]

The nutrition title accounts for approximately 62% of all farm bill spending. The lion's share of this nutrition spending is for the Food Stamp program, which is widely viewed as […]

Several factors have emerged since 2002 that could influence the consideration of agricultural research, education, and extension policies when Congress next visits this USDA mission area in the context of […]

Some rural areas, such as those within commuting distances of metropolitan areas or with environmental amenities and/or affluent retirees, are thriving. Other rural areas with sparse populations and declining economies […]

The United States is the world's largest exporter of agricultural products. The volume of U.S. agricultural exports, as a share of production, has ranged from 21% to 23% in recent […]

Forestlands in the United States total nearly 747 million acres, about a third of all land in the country. These lands provide wood for lumber, plywood, paper, and other materials, […]

Federal agriculture conservation programs have largely addressed soil and water conservation and pollution problems associated with crop and livestock production. However, increasing attention is being paid to wetlands restoration, wildlife […]

The meat and poultry industries do look to the federal government for leadership and support in resolving foreign trade disputes, establishing transparent, sciencebased rules for importing and exporting animal products, […]

The federal government has a long history of providing credit assistance to farmers. USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) issues direct loans and guarantees loans made by commercial lenders. (46) The […]

The economic argument for federal support of farms, in contrast to nonfarm businesses, is that markets do not efficiently balance commodity supply with demand. Imbalances in agricultural markets develop because […]

Sales of fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts account for nearly one-third of U.S. crop cash receipts and one-fifth of U.S. agricultural exports, according to USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS). (27) […]

What Is the "Farm Bill"? The first session of the 110th Congress is expected to consider major agriculture and food legislation in an omnibus multi-year authorizing bill, commonly called the […]

Economic Situation For the last four years, including the forecast for 2006, crop and livestock marketing receipts generally have been strong, and in cases where prices have declined, government payments […]

Updated January 3, 2007 Summary Federal farm support, food assistance, agricultural trade, marketing, and rural development policies are governed by a variety of separate laws. However, many of these laws […]

Updated January 20, 2006 CONTENTS SUMMARY MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS 1999-2001 Changes in U.S. Policy Allowing Agricultural Sales to Sanctioned Countries Debate on Agricultural and Food Exports in […]