Repeal FAS Market Access Program and similar export-promotion subsidies
Mandate says FAS should focus on trade-barrier removal, not subsidizing private export marketing, and should push legislation repealing MAP and similar market-development programs.
Mandate
Mandate Ch. 10 (USDA) — Trade Policy vs Promotion: FAS should not help businesses promote exports; next Administration should push legislation to repeal export promotion programs like Market Access Program and similar programs.
Undo plan
1) Keep MAP-like tools if matched with measurable market-opening results and co-funding.
2) Shift dollars from brand ads to SPS barrier litigation/negotiation capacity if cutting promotion.
3) Protect small-cooperator access if programs continue.
4) Publish ROI evaluations before repeal.
5) Verify: export volume/value attribution studies.