The Biden-Harris Administration, led by Ambassador Katherine Tai, has achieved remarkable success in expanding access to foreign markets for American agriculture.
Since January 2021, Ambassador Tai’s efforts, in collaboration with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), have resulted in billions of dollars in market access for U.S. farmers and producers.
The United States, renowned as one of the world’s top producers of food and agricultural goods, has prioritized maintaining the competitiveness of its agriculture sector globally.
Through extensive engagement with trading partners and close collaboration with domestic stakeholders, Ambassador Tai has achieved significant breakthroughs, including the reduction of tariff and non-tariff barriers.
From Africa to Asia, and across Europe and the Americas, the Biden-Harris Administration’s initiatives have yielded tangible results. Notable achievements include:
In Angola, import restrictions on U.S. poultry were reduced, leading to a significant increase in exports.
Argentina agreed to provide compliance assistance for its new nutrition labeling law, benefiting U.S. processed food exports.
Brazil revised regulations to facilitate trade of alcoholic beverages, benefiting U.S. exporters.
Canada acknowledged compliance of U.S. feedstocks with its Clean Fuel Regulation, ensuring smooth exports valued at billions of dollars.
Colombia reopened its market for U.S. poultry and egg products after extensive engagement by USTR and USDA.
India agreed to reduce tariffs on several U.S. agricultural products, expanding opportunities for American producers in a critical market.
Japan implemented a new biofuels policy, allowing increased exports of U.S. ethanol, among other achievements.
