U.S. Trade Deals Open Markets for Pork Exports

Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, and Vietnam agreements boost U.S. pork exports

The United States has recently secured trade deals with Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam, granting duty-free access to U.S. products. These agreements are significant for the U.S. agricultural sector, particularly the pork industry, which heavily relies on exports.

Under the deal with Indonesia, the country agreed to purchase $4.5 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products. In exchange, Indonesia will reduce its 19% tariff on exports to the U.S. and remove non-tariff barriers, including eliminating its import licensing system.

Additionally, Indonesia will recognize U.S. regulatory oversight of agricultural products, including dairy, meat, and poultry, allowing U.S. facilities to be listed and accepted by Indonesian authorities.

Japan, with a 15% tariff on exports to the U.S., has further committed to opening its market to U.S. goods, particularly agricultural products. This is a boost for the U.S. pork industry, which already has substantial access to Japan, the second-largest market for U.S. pork exports.

The Philippines and Vietnam have agreed to reduce their tariffs as well, with a 19% and 20% duty, respectively, on U.S. goods.

Notably, Vietnam will also ease the burden on products shipped from other countries, such as China, with a reduced 40% tariff.

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) supports these agreements, seeing them as vital for U.S. pork exports, which topped $8.6 billion in 2024. Exports make up about 25% of total U.S. pork production, supporting more than 145,000 jobs.

In summary, these trade agreements are set to enhance U.S. pork exports and are expected to bring significant economic benefits to the industry and the broader agricultural sector.