Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/428 |
G-2§168 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2022 |
Sectors |
Other support measures, Other measures |
Agriculture |
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2.168. Based on the development needs related to inputs, agricultural processes, markets and community involvement in rural development, the The National Strategy for Agricultural and Rural Development 2022-2027 (NSARD 2027) defines three general strategic objectives, which aim to strengthen the potential of the resilient agricultural sector to climate change, promote smart, efficient and sustainable agricultural practices, the development of the local market and the increase of the export potential, as well as the support of a sustainable rural socio economic development.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/428 |
G-3§27 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2022 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Other |
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3.27. Only five out of the 20 sectors decreased or increased only marginally exports in the last five years: (...). Most dynamic increase was displayed by the water, sewerage and waste management (523%), (...).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/434/REV.1 |
S-Summary§21 |
United States of America |
2022 |
Sectors |
Other support measures |
Agriculture |
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21. (...). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) assists producers in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, enhancing carbon sequestration, and adapting to a changing climate. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/434/REV.1 |
S-Summary§22 |
United States of America |
2022 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements, Other measures |
Fisheries, Forestry |
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22. (...) During the review period, the United States undertook a number of forest-related initiatives related to the environment such as launching its Plan to Conserve Global Forests. As the largest importer and second largest consumer of fish and fish products in 2018, the United States maintained a trade deficit over the period although remaining a significant producer of marine, inland, and aquaculture fish. The United States maintains verification or monitoring programs that require additional procedures upon importation, such as the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP).
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Conservation
Environment
Fish
Forest
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/434/REV.1 |
S-Summary§23 |
United States of America |
2022 |
Sectors |
Other measures |
Energy, Other |
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23. (...) In April 2021, the administration announced a new target for U.S. economy-wide net GHG pollution: it should equal 50% to 52% of the 2005 level by 2030, and net zero emissions should be reached no later than 2050. A National Climate Task Force has been formed to mobilize action on climate change by all federal agencies. Regarding electricity generation, natural gas and renewable energy sources are gradually replacing coal-fired power plants. Federal tax credit programs play a key role in the construction of new generation capacity in renewables.
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Climate
Emissions
Energy
Natural resources
Pollution
Renewable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/434/REV.1 |
S-1§21 |
United States of America |
2022 |
Sectors |
Other support measures, Other measures |
Manufacturing, Other, Services |
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1.21. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117 58), enacted on 15 November 2021, contains appropriations for USD 1.2 trillion, of which some USD 550 billion is new spending. The new spending includes (...); over USD 50 billion for cybersecurity and climate change (to protect infrastructure from cybersecurity attacks and address flooding, wildfires, and droughts and other extreme weather events); (...); USD 21 billion for the environment; (...); USD 8 billion for western water infrastructure (water treatment, storage, and reuse facilities); USD 7.5 billion for electric vehicle charging stations; and USD 7.5 billion for electric school buses.
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Clean
Climate
Energy
Environment
Natural disaster
Water
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/434/REV.1 |
S-4§7 |
United States of America |
2022 |
Sectors |
Other support measures |
Agriculture |
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4.7. As in other countries, U.S. farmers may experience revenue stress due to natural disasters, market disruptions, and other events. Most current U.S. farm support programs are designed to help mitigate risk and provide a safety net when prices or revenue fall, or when producers experience crop or livestock losses. Support does not cover all losses, and agricultural producers bear some of the risk and costs. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/434/REV.1 |
S-4§8 |
United States of America |
2022 |
Sectors |
Other support measures |
Agriculture |
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4.8. (...) The principal environmental land retirement program – the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) – was continued with an increase in the maximum acreage and tighter limits on how per acre rental rates are set. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), and the Regional Conservation Partnerships Program (RCPP) were reauthorized with increased funding. The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) was also reauthorized, but with reduced funding. Overall, mandatory conservation spending increased by 2%.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/434/REV.1 |
S-4§9 |
United States of America |
2022 |
Sectors |
Other support measures |
Agriculture |
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4.9. New features in the 2018 Farm Act include additional programs for specialty crops, organic farmers,(...). Title IX (Energy) extends eight programs and one initiative through FY2023, and creates a grant program focusing on carbon sequestration and biogas systems. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/434/REV.1 |
S-4§10 |
United States of America |
2022 |
Sectors |
Other measures |
Agriculture |
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4.10. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) assists producers in reducing GHG emissions, enhancing carbon sequestration, and adapting to a changing climate. It released an Action Plan for Climate Adaptation and Resilience, a framework to prepare farmers, ranchers, and land managers for current and anticipated impacts of climate change, in October 2021. The USDA operates a network of Regional Climate Hubs that links its research and program agencies. Their aim is to facilitate climate-informed decision-making and direct stakeholders towards resources needed to implement such decisions.
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