Bill > S3112

This bill establishes an interagency working group focused on seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables trade, bringing together representatives from the Department of Agriculture, U.S. Trade Representative, Department of Commerce, and other federal agencies. The working group will have several key responsibilities: continuously monitoring and analyzing trade data for seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables, coordinating potential trade actions and investigations, consulting with the Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee and relevant producer associations to identify threats from imports to domestic producers, and recommending programs or assistance to help agricultural producers mitigate market impacts. By creating this collaborative group, the bill aims to provide more comprehensive support and strategic oversight for the seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables sector, helping to protect domestic agricultural interests and improve understanding of trade dynamics in this specific agricultural market segment. The bill would amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to add these new provisions, signaling a targeted approach to addressing challenges in this specific area of agricultural trade.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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