Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

The Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs is a position within the United States Department of Agriculture. The position was mandated after the passing of the 2014 Farm Bill and officially created in 2017.^[1][2] Ted McKinney served as the first under secretary from 2017 to 2021.^{[citation needed]}

Formation2014

First holderTed McKinney

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United States Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
Seal of the Department of Agriculture
Incumbent Luke J. Lindberg since August 4, 2025
Formation	2014
First holder	Ted McKinney

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