Under the agreement, all U.S. facilities listed in the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) directory will now have access to the Malaysian market without additional registration requirements. Moreover, Malaysia will recognize the U.S. FSIS export certificate and, within 15 months, formally approve African swine fever (ASF) protection zones under the regionalization principle. Cambodia has agreed to the same terms.
“America’s pork producers are grateful to President Trump for expanding access to the Malaysian market. More than 25% of our production is exported, and these agreements help farmers stay afloat in difficult times,” said NPPC President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from Ohio.
In 2024, U.S. pork exports to Malaysia reached a record high of $24.5 million, up 1,700% compared to five years ago. However, only eight U.S. meat-processing facilities are currently authorized to export to the country.
The NPPC highlighted the contributions of Ambassador Jamieson Greer, Deputy Trade Representative for Agriculture Julie Callahan, and USDA experts, who played key roles in resolving technical aspects of the negotiations.
The pork sector remains a crucial part of the U.S. economy — exports support over 140,000 American jobs, and each hog marketed adds over $66 in value to the U.S. economy.
“American producers need stability and predictability,” NPPC said in a statement. “We will continue working with the administration and international partners to open new markets for U.S. pork.”
The new trade deals also create significant opportunities for the U.S. biofuel sector. Growth Energy, the leading ethanol trade association, welcomed the agreements signed with Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand.
“Global demand for ethanol is rising, and these agreements open new markets for our farmers and biofuel producers,” said Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy. “We commend the Trump administration’s efforts to strengthen America’s energy leadership through robust trade partnerships.”
The new agreements are expected to not only boost pork and biofuel exports but also support rural communities across the United States, where farms depend heavily on foreign markets.
Through these steps, the administration aims to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. agriculture while expanding the country’s strategic presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
PigUA.info based on materials from ThePigSite