Trump Provides Boon for U.S. Pork Exports to Malaysia

In answer to the National Pork Producers Council’s consistent engagement with his administration, President Trump has signed trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, with the Malaysia portion having enormous economic potential for America’s 60,000+ pork producers.

“America’s pork producers are grateful to President Trump for increasing market access for U.S. pork to Malaysia, a country that has been importing pork despite limited plants being eligible for export,” said NPPC President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio. “More than 25% of U.S. pork production is exported, so producers count on exports to help keep their farms afloat, especially in times of uncertainty.”

The deal with Malaysia will open access to all U.S. facilities included in the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Meat, Poultry and Egg Product Inspection Directory; will not impose additional product or facility registration requirements; and will ensure acceptance of the standard FSIS export certificate. In a separate deal, Cambodia agreed to the same terms. Moreover, Malaysia has agreed to recognize the U.S. protection zone for African Swine Fever within 15 months of signing the deal and complete a regionalization deal.