After the statement released to not renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) shared their thoughts, saying, “Amidst the many uncertainties that come with pork production, trade has remained a bright spot for U.S. pork producers, whose neighbors to the north and south represent a third of all U.S. pork exports. Ensuring USMCA remains intact is vital to continuing the mutually beneficial trading relationships U.S. pork enjoys with both Canada and Mexico. While we would have liked to have seen immediate renewal of the USMCA, U.S. pork producers appreciate Ambassador Greer’s commitment to staying at the negotiating table with Mexico and Canada to make sure U.S. pork’s market access is preserved.”
The NPPC also added, “U.S. pork exports account for more than $66 of value for each hog marketed and sustained more than 155,000 American jobs. In 2025, Mexico and Canada were the #1 export and #4 export markets, respectively for U.S. pork. USMCA provides certainty in those markets and ensures the value of pork exports remains strong.”
Audio Reporting by Elizabeth Sanders for Southeast AgNet.