USDA Secretary Rollins Will Visits UK for Trade Talks
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will visit the United Kingdom from May 12-14, following Trump's administration announcement of a new trade agreement on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe.
This agreement aims to lower tariffs, remove trade barriers, increase market access, and enhance cooperation on economic security, providing significant benefits for American agriculture. The deal expands U.S. market access in the UK, creating a $5 billion opportunity for new exports for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and producers.
“President Trump has made a historic deal with the UK that secures increased access for American agricultural products, including unprecedented access for American beef and ethanol. The President’s trade strategy is working. We are working every day to increase American economic exceptionalism and that includes selling the bounty of American agriculture around the world,” said Secretary Rollins.
“I am traveling to the UK next week on my first foreign mission to meet with my counterparts and discuss the commitments of this deal. Our strong cultural and political ties between our countries have led to incredible economic prosperity. It is our goal to achieve even closer relations, and we are thankful for a deal that benefits both countries and gives American farmers, ranchers, foresters, and food processors better access to the UK market and the ability to compete for this business.”
During her visit, Secretary Rollins will meet with senior UK government officials, visit facilities importing U.S. agricultural products, and engage with U.S. cooperators and UK importers to optimize the positioning of U.S. agricultural products in this valuable market.
Secretary Rollins prioritizes advocating for American agriculture by increasing access in existing markets, opening new markets with strong demand, and ensuring fair treatment from trading partners.
This follows four years of inaction by the Biden administration, which led to a trade deficit in agriculture. After her UK visit, Rollins will travel to Japan, Vietnam, Brazil, Peru, Italy, and India over the next five months.
Additional USDA Trade Missions this year include Hong Kong, the Dominican Republic, Taiwan, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mexico.