Overview

• US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins met UK officials in London to advocate for closer regulatory alignment and expanded trade in agricultural goods.
• The recent trade deal reduced tariffs on US beef and ethanol while maintaining UK bans on hormone-treated beef and chlorine-washed chicken.
• Rollins noted that only 5% of US chicken is now chlorine-washed and some US beef producers are moving away from hormone use in response to market demands.
• Future trade discussions are set to include American pork, poultry, seafood, rice, and specialty crops, with the US emphasizing its high-quality seafood exports.
• British farming groups warn that increased access for US products could pressure domestic agriculture, urging the government to protect food standards and local producers.