Question

AGBU 440-01, Agricultural Policy

Describe "geopolitical centers of influence" in international trade

Answer 1

Those countries or the blocs of countries who have an influence on the agriculture of the US and the agribusiness are the geopolitical centres of influence. The individual countries which are under this category are Japan, Mexico, China, Canada and Russia, About the blocs, are NAFTA, EU, APEC, FTAA and Cairns group. The developing countries are also forming the part of the same as they want preferential treatment in the US market. The groups which are outside the bloc category are FAO/UN and the Greenpeace.