Expanding U.S. Agricultural Exports to U.K. Markets
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins concluded her trade delegation visit to the United Kingdom, following the administration announcement of a landmark U.S.-U.K. trade deal on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day. The agreement aims to reduce tariffs, eliminate trade barriers, and enhance economic cooperation.
“This trade delegation to the U.K. has been essential to put U.S. Farmers First on the world stage and expand market access for the bounty of American Agriculture. I was able to build on critical bilateral relationships and advocate on behalf of American farmers and ranchers directly,” said Secretary Rollins.
“Our farmers and ranchers produce the safest, highest quality food in the world, and I can’t wait for consumers ‘across the pond’ to get more of a taste of the beef, poultry, pork, seafood, rice, specialty crops, and all the agricultural exports America has to offer."
Day One included meetings with U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. Warren Stephens, U.S. agricultural industry representatives, and U.K. officials including DEFRA Secretary Steve Reed and DBT Secretary Jonathan Reynolds.
Discussions focused on reducing non-tariff barriers and promoting science-based food safety regulations. Rollins emphasized the importance of consumer choice and countered longstanding negative narratives about U.S. meat products.
On Day Two, Rollins met with U.K. industry leaders and visited key facilities such as Wanis Limited and Tilda Rice Milling LTD. She highlighted the value of U.S. rice and the potential for regulatory alignment.
At 10 Downing Street, she met with Varun Chandra, the Prime Minister’s Special Adviser on Business and Investment, to discuss trade expansion and regulatory cooperation. Later, she met with DESNZ officials, including Secretary Ed Miliband, to advocate for U.S. biofuels and wood pellet exports.
On the final day, Rollins toured a Whole Foods U.K. store, showcasing American products like Alaskan seafood and Texas hot sauces. Rollins discussed branding strategies and the role of USDA support in promoting U.S. goods abroad.