Secretary Rollins Leads U.S. Ag Trade Mission to Italy

Trade Mission Boosts U.S. Farm Exports and Italy Agricultural Partnerships

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins concluded a productive trade delegation to Italy to advocate for American agriculture and enhance U.S. access to European markets.

She met with Italy’s Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida and U.S. Embassy diplomat Marta Youth to promote shared agricultural goals.

Minister Lollobrigida also provided a tour of the National Historical Library of Agriculture to showcase Italy’s agricultural heritage and cooperation with the U.S.

At a dinner hosted by Minister Lollobrigida, Secretary Rollins engaged with more than 50 Italian officials and agriculture industry leaders. She stressed the importance of boosting American exports to Italy’s $80 billion ag market, where the U.S. currently contributes only $1.7 billion.

“This trade delegation to Italy has been essential to ensure we are putting U.S. Farmers First on the world stage and expanding market access for the bounty of American Agriculture,” said Secretary Rollins.

She also met with members of the National Italian American Foundation and senior officials at the United Nations.

With FAO’s Director General and the World Food Programme’s Cindy McCain, Secretary Rollins promoted science-based standards and emphasized greater use of U.S. agricultural products in global food aid programs.

She reaffirmed that U.S.-funded international programs should align with national interests and support domestic producers.

Minister Lollobrigida noted, “Dialogue with the United States represents a strategic pillar of Italy’s foreign agricultural policy.”

This trade mission strengthened the U.S.-Italy partnership and reaffirmed American leadership in international agricultural trade.

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