The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the Department of Agriculture have established a new committee to provide advice and recommendations in connection with U.S. trade policy that concerns administrative actions and legislation that would promote the competitiveness of southeastern U.S. producers of seasonal and perishable agricultural products.
Up to 25 members will be appointed to the committee and applications for membership will be accepted on a rolling basis. In addition to general trade, investment, and development issues members must have expertise in areas such as (1) growing and selling seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables, (2) understanding the needs and market dynamics affecting producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables in the southeastern U.S., (3) understanding the existing state and federal support programs and resources for producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables, and (4) developing and presenting actionable recommendations to U.S. government officials.
Committee members must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to serve and have access to classified and trade-sensitive documents. They must be U.S. citizens; cannot be full-time employees of a U.S. governmental entity, federally-registered lobbyists, or foreign agents; and must represent a U.S. organization whose members (or funders) have a demonstrated interest in the relevant issues.
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