This bill establishes a new interagency working group within the Department of Agriculture to monitor trade issues affecting U.S. fruit and vegetable producers. The working group will bring together representatives from the USDA, the U.S. Trade Representative's office, the Commerce Department, and other relevant federal agencies to track imports of seasonal and perishable produce and assess their impact on domestic farmers. The group will consult with agricultural trade advisors, produce industry associations, and affected farmers to identify threats from foreign competition, and will recommend government assistance programs to help domestic producers cope with market pressures. The bill does not specify direct funding amounts or implementation timelines, but it amends existing trade law to formalize this ongoing coordination effort among federal agencies.
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