### Question
What is the definition of developing country?


### Answer
The definition of **developing country** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 5602*:

> a country that—


(A) has a shortage of foreign exchange earnings and has difficulty accessing sufficient commercial credit to meet all of its food needs, as determined by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 5602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 87-EXPORT PROMOTION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

