USDA Planning Seven Export Trade Missions in 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is scheduling seven trade missions in 2020 in an effort to “grow and diversify” export markets for U.S. agricultural exporters, according to a Dec. 5 press release. The agency is planning trade missions to North Africa, the Philippines, Spain and Portugal, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, Peru, and the United Aram Emirates, making up the most trade missions the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service has planned in one year. USDA conducted several trade missions in 2019 with industry representatives, including to Mexico (see 1911050024), West Africa (see 1910280030) and Vietnam (see 1910110050).
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In a statement, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney said the trips help exporters “get their foot in the door to new markets” and help sustain relationships. “I cannot overstate the immense value trade missions provide to the U.S. agriculture industry and to our customers,” McKinney said.