### Question
How does GENERAL AUTHORITIES AND REQUIREMENTS define developing country?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1732*, **developing country** is defined as:

> a country that has a shortage of foreign exchange earnings and has difficulty meeting all of its food needs through commercial channels

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1732*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-FOOD FOR PEACE > SUBCHAPTER IV-GENERAL AUTHORITIES AND REQUIREMENTS**

