Targeted Export Assistance Program
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The Targeted Export Assistance Program (TEA) is a program authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985
(P.L. 99-198) to assist U.S. producer groups in promoting exports of products adversely affected by foreign governments’ unfair trade practices. TEA is the predecessor of the Market Promotion Program (MPP), which was succeeded by the Market Access Program
(MAP) in 1996.
Food Security Act of 1985
The Food Security Act of 1985 , a 5-year omnibus farm bill, allowed lower commodity price and income supports and established a dairy herd buyout program. This 1985 farm bill made changes in a variety of other USDA programs...
(P.L. 99-198) to assist U.S. producer groups in promoting exports of products adversely affected by foreign governments’ unfair trade practices. TEA is the predecessor of the Market Promotion Program (MPP), which was succeeded by the Market Access Program
Market Access Program
The Market Access Program is administered by the Foreign Agricultural Service and uses funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation . It helps producers, exporters, private companies, and other trade organizations finance promotional activities for agricultural products of the United States...
(MAP) in 1996.