Trump opened the can on import tariffs and countries are likely to align
by continent on food. See below:
United States pork to enter
Argentina for first time since 1992
WASHINGTON
– President Donald J. Trump today announced that the United States and
Argentina have agreed to terms that will allow United States pork to enter the
Argentine market for the first time since 1992. The agreement follows the
August 15 meeting between Vice President Mike Pence and President Mauricio
Macri of Argentina during the Vice President’s visit to Buenos Aires. President
Trump first raised the issue with President Macri during their bilateral meeting
at the White House on April 27.
Secretary
of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, and U.S. Trade
Representative Robert Lighthizer were also fully engaged in completing the
agreement.
“Today’s
announcement is a big win for American pork producers and proves that President
Trump is getting real results for America’s farmers and ranchers,” said Vice
President Pence. “After 25 years of discussions, America’s pork producers will
soon be able to export their fine product to Argentina. This is one more
example of the commitment of President Trump and his entire Administration to
breaking down international trade barriers and making free and fair trade a
win-win for American workers, farmers, and our trading partners.”
The
United States is the world’s top pork exporter, and this agreement opens up a
potential $10-million-per-year market for America’s pork producers. Argentina
has blocked imports of United States pork since 1992, citing animal health
concerns. Under the terms of today’s agreement, all fresh, chilled, and frozen
pork and pork products from United States animals will be eligible for export
to Argentina.
Argentine
food safety officials will visit the United States to conduct on-site
verification of the United States meat inspection system, after which United
States pork exports will resume pending resolution of any outstanding technical
issues.
The
United States remains focused on expanding trade of other agricultural products
between the United States and Argentina, notably beef, poultry, and fruits.
in 2017 US
Agricultural Exports were $139 billion and Agricultural Imports were $116.2
billion.
Norb Leahy, Dunwoody
GA Tea Party Leader
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