Recent Developments in U.S. Law Affecting the International Trade of Agricultural Products and Pesticides

International trade practices of the United States are determined to a great extent by congressional trade law and by presidential national foreign policy. Current developments in U.S. import/export law for agricultural commodities and pesticides will affect U.S. activities in the international market. However, policies pursued by the President may have a greater effect. In recent years, the limits on what a President can do regarding U.S. international trade practices have been largely determined by public opinion.

This paper focuses on current development in U.S. import/export law for agricultural commodities and pesticides, and indicates how U.S. foreign trade policy may affect the implementation of these laws.