Securing US Agriculture: Annual Report on Dependency on China for Critical Inputs.
This Act mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to annually assess the United States' reliance on China for critical agricultural products and inputs, including fertilizers, machinery, and veterinary drugs. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities in supply chains that could be exploited by China, thereby enhancing food security and price stability for consumers. The assessment must include recommendations for reducing this dependency by supporting domestic or nearshore production.
Key points
Annual Assessment: The US government will annually analyze the country's reliance on China for critical agricultural supplies (e.g., fertilizers, machinery, animal drugs).
Supply Chain Security: The aim is to identify and mitigate threats that could disrupt food and raw material supplies, which is crucial for maintaining stable consumer prices.
Data Confidentiality: Information collected from private entities will be protected and used only in aggregate form to prevent the disclosure of individual trade secrets.
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