🇺🇸🌏 Trump Secures New Asia Trade Deals – Big Win for U.S. Pork
President Trump finalized new trade agreements with Japan, Malaysia, and Cambodia, plus early-stage frameworks with Thailand and Vietnam — all high-volume pork-consuming markets.
Highlights:
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Japan keeps tariff at 15% (avoiding 25% level previously considered)
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Japan commits $550B U.S. investment and further market access for agriculture
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Malaysia & Cambodia now recognize U.S. FSIS-approved export facilities
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Thailand expected to remove tariffs on 99% of U.S. goods
Why it matters:
Exports represent 25% of U.S. pork production and add $66 value per hog. NPPC continues pushing for barrier-free access in Asia.
🛑 NPPC Calls Out 22 Countries for Trade Barriers in USTR Report
NPPC submitted formal comments to the 2026 National Trade Estimate Report, flagging tariff and non-science-based import barriers.
Examples:
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Brazil – de facto ban requiring freezing/testing
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China – ractopamine ban & strict facility registration
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India – new certificate demands not based in science
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South Africa – offal ban + trichinae freeze rule
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Thailand – ractopamine ban + import restrictions
Why it matters:
The NTE report helps U.S. negotiators remove restrictions that stunt pork export growth and producer profitability.
🏛️ Senate Holds Hearing for Trump’s Ag Negotiator Nominee
The Senate Finance Committee reviewed Dr. Julie Callahan, nominated as chief agricultural negotiator at USTR.
NPPC strongly supports her confirmation.
About Callahan:
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20+ years in USDA, FDA & USTR roles
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Previously led ag trade policy in Trump’s first term
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Holds PhD in Marine Chemistry (UMass) + BS from MIT
Why it matters:
This role is central to eliminating trade barriers, expanding pork export markets, and defending science-based standards globally.
🎧 Audio Version – NPPC Capital Update
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Source: National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) – reformatted for Swine Web readers
www.nppc.org
