### Question
How is the "emerging market" defined?


### Answer
The term **emerging market** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1737* as follows -

> any country that the Secretary determines—


(A) is taking steps toward a market-oriented economy through the food, agriculture, or rural business sectors of the economy of the country

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1737*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-AGRICULTURAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-FARMER-TO-FARMER PROGRAM**

