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USDA Opens Application Period for 2025 America First Trade Promotion Program With a renewed focus on strengthening agricultural trade deals over the past few months, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins officially announced the 2025 America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP) earlier this year. The program is now fully open for applications following congressional authorization of $285 million to …
USMEF Prepares Testimony Ahead of Key USMCA Hearing as Experts Warn of Trade Turbulence The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is gearing up for the U.S. Trade Representative’s public hearing this week regarding the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). As the agricultural industry anticipates next year’s scheduled review of the agreement, the organization is focusing on protecting the stability and growth of …
USMEF Chairman Jay Tyler Outlines 2025 Priorities for Expanding U.S. Red Meat Exports The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is entering the coming year with clear direction and renewed leadership under newly elected Chairman Jay Tyler. In discussing the organization’s goals, Tyler emphasized that the priorities for USMEF remain consistent, focused, and essential to long-term global competitiveness. As he explained, …
USMEF Launches New Campaign to Promote U.S. Variety Meats in Mexico’s Cantinas The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is spotlighting a new promotional campaign aimed at expanding the presence of U.S. pork and beef variety meats in Mexican cantinas, the leading export destination for these specialty products. The initiative focuses on highlighting the versatility, quality, and affordability of variety meats …
U.S.–China Trade Talks and Tariff Reductions Could Boost Pork and Beef Exports As U.S.–China trade discussions continue to evolve, the agricultural industry is watching closely—especially producers of U.S. pork, beef, and soybeans. Ongoing negotiations between the two countries are influencing commodity prices and global market access, with the potential to reshape export opportunities for American farmers and processors. U.S. Meat …
With new trade agreements and frameworks emerging across Southeast Asia, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is closely monitoring fresh opportunities for U.S. beef and pork exports. USMEF President and CEO Dan Hallstrom recently shared insights on the potential impact these agreements could have across several key markets in the region. Starting with Malaysia, Hallstrom noted that the U.S. meat …
U.S. Meat Export Federation Applauds New Trade Agreements with ASEAN Nations The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced reciprocal trade agreements with Cambodia and Malaysia, along with new frameworks for agreements with Vietnam and Thailand — a move that could open significant new opportunities for American red meat exports. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is welcoming the announcement as …
U.S. Red Meat Export Opportunities Grow Following UK Trade Mission Jay Thieler, chair-elect of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), recently returned from a trade mission to the United Kingdom with Idaho Governor Brad Little, where the delegation explored the expanding potential for U.S. red meat exports—particularly beef and pork. Thieler shared his insights on the trip and the market …
USDA Trade Plan Sparks Strong Response from U.S. Meat Export Industry With the recent release of the USDA’s three-point plan to support American agricultural producers and exporters, the U.S. meat industry is reacting positively. Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg unveiled the initiative during the annual meeting …
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has released its analysis of the July 2025 U.S. pork and beef export numbers, based on the latest data from the USDA. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom highlighted several key trends affecting meat exports, including strong pork demand in Latin America and ongoing beef export barriers to China. Halstrom began by addressing pork …
