Task Force to Fight Foreign Trade Barriers and Boost US Farm Exports.
This law establishes a joint task force dedicated to identifying and eliminating foreign trade barriers that hurt US agricultural exports. The goal is to ensure fair global competition, protecting American farmers, ranchers, and related jobs, while aiming for a more resilient food supply system. The task force is specifically mandated to develop a plan to challenge systemic trade violations, including India's price support programs, at the World Trade Organization.
Key points
Creation of the Agricultural Trade Enforcement Task Force to proactively address obstacles to US farm exports.
Strengthened protection for US farmers and ranchers against unfair pricing practices by foreign governments.
Requirement to develop a timeline for initiating a formal trade dispute against India regarding its excessive agricultural price supports at the WTO.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2992
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2023-09-28