“I am traveling to the UK next week on my first foreign mission to meet with my counterparts and discuss the commitments of this deal. Our strong cultural and political ties between our countries have led to incredible economic prosperity. It is our goal to achieve even closer relations, and we are thankful for a deal that benefits both countries and gives American farmers, ranchers, foresters, and food processors better access to the UK market and the ability to compete for this business.”
During her visit, Secretary Rollins will meet with senior UK government officials, visit facilities importing U.S. agricultural products, and engage with U.S. cooperators and UK importers to optimize the positioning of U.S. agricultural products in this valuable market.
Secretary Rollins prioritizes advocating for American agriculture by increasing access in existing markets, opening new markets with strong demand, and ensuring fair treatment from trading partners.
This follows four years of inaction by the Biden administration, which led to a trade deficit in agriculture. After her UK visit, Rollins will travel to Japan, Vietnam, Brazil, Peru, Italy, and India over the next five months.
Additional USDA Trade Missions this year include Hong Kong, the Dominican Republic, Taiwan, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mexico.