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7 U.S.C. 5203: PurposeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 7-AGRICULTURECHAPTER 83-AGRICULTURAL COMPETITIVENESS AND TRADE
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§5203. Purpose

It is the purpose of this chapter⁠—

(1)  to increase the effectiveness of the Department of Agriculture in agricultural trade policy formulation and implementation and in assisting United States agricultural producers to participate in international agricultural trade, by strengthening the operations of the Department of Agriculture; and

(2)  to improve the competitiveness of United States agricultural commodities and products in the world market.

( Pub. L. 100–418, title IV, § 4103 , Aug. 23, 1988 , 102 Stat. 1390 .)