Farm Bureau President in UK to Urge Trade Progress

In meetings with the British government today American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall emphasized the importance of finalizing a new trade deal to expand access to markets in the United Kingdom. Duvall is in Great Britain this week to meet with policymakers and to observe British farming practices, among other items of business.

In May, the U.S. and U.K. announced a new trade deal. Farm Bureau urges leaders in both countries to finalize the deal, which expands American ethanol exports and other agricultural products.

“I had positive meetings with the U.K.’s Department for Business and Trade, and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. We discussed the importance of creating new trade deals for America’s farmers and ranchers, and I shared with them the strength and safety of American agriculture.

“Our farmers grow a healthy, abundant food supply that’s enjoyed worldwide. In reality, U.S. and U.K. food production practices have more in common than what separate us. We hope continued conversations like these will help move the two countries closer, strengthen agricultural ties, and enable America’s farmers to help meet the nutritional needs of families in the United Kingdom.”

President Duvall also had the opportunity to meet with Ambassador to the U.K. Warren Stephens. They discussed working together to pursue new trade opportunities that will help ensure farmers and ranchers can continue to feed families in America and abroad.