Foreign Affairs, Policy, and Statistics Divisions

Foreign Affairs, Policy, and Statistics Divisions
The Foreign Affairs, Policy, and Statistics Divisions make up the first subdivision, including the following offices managed by Assistant Administrators: International Agricultural Statistics, International Trade Policy, and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.

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