U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has completed the second day of her trade delegation visit to the United Kingdom. This visit follows President Donald J. Trump's recent announcement of a historic U.K. trade deal, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe. The agreement aims to reduce tariffs, eliminate trade barriers, enhance market access, and bolster economic security cooperation.
“President Trump has secured a major deal with the U.K. that increases access for American agricultural goods, and today, I saw firsthand the supply chain and positioning of American products in the United Kingdom," stated Secretary Rollins. She noted discussions with industry leaders from various sectors about expanding opportunities for American agriculture.
During her visit, Secretary Rollins met Varun Chandra at 10 Downing Street to discuss fair and reciprocal trade relations between the U.S. and U.K. She also engaged with officials from the U.K.'s Department for Energy Security to promote U.S. ethanol and ensure equitable market access for American agricultural exports including beef, poultry, pork, seafood, rice, specialty crops, wood pellets, among others.
The first day included meetings with Warren Stephens, U.S. Ambassador to the U.K., Steve Reed from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and Jonathan Reynolds from the Department of Business and Trade. This trip is part of a broader trade delegation following President Trump's trade agreement announcement alongside Prime Minister Kier Starmer.
Secretary Rollins organized a roundtable discussion with key representatives from the U.K.'s agricultural supply chain.
Her itinerary included visits to Wanis Limited to understand how U.S. products are utilized in the wholesale market and Tilda Rice Milling LTD where she observed packaging processes for U.S.-grown rice intended for British consumers.
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