Specialty CROP Act of 2023

The Specialty CROP Act of 2023 amends an existing law to require the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Trade Representative to submit an annual report to Congress on barriers affecting U.S. specialty crop exports (like fruits, vegetables, and nuts). The report must identify foreign trade barriers - including tariffs, quotas, and health/safety standards - and estimate their economic impact on U.S. exports. It also details U.S. actions taken to address these barriers, such as World Trade Organization disputes or negotiations. This affects U.S. specialty crop exporters indirectly by providing Congress with data to inform trade policy decisions.