### Question
How does the law define eligible trade organization?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 5721*, **eligible trade organization** is defined as:

> a United States trade organization that—


(1) promotes the export of 1 or more United States agricultural commodities or products

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 5721*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 87-EXPORT PROMOTION > SUBCHAPTER VII-FOREIGN MARKET DEVELOPMENT COOPERATOR PROGRAM**

