USDA Announces Six Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026

In an effort to expand and diversify market opportunities for American farmers and ranchers USDA will host six international Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026.

“Boosting exports is critical to the success of the agricultural economy, and the American economy as a whole,” said Luke Lindberg, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. “Each year, USDA’s team of marketing and trade experts pinpoint new and growing global markets that offer top-notch prospects for U.S. exporters.”

Lindberg also said the agency is focusing its efforts on markets where USDA’s trade-expansion efforts have put America’s farmers and ranchers on a more level playing field across the globe.

Scheduled Stops Cover A Variety Of Customer Bases

The Agribusiness Trade Missions scheduled for 2026 include:

Jakarta, Indonesia: February 2026
Manila, Philippines: April 2026
Istanbul, Turkey: May 2026
Australia and New Zealand: August 2026
Saudi Arabia: September 2026
Vietnam: November 2026

USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission to Jakarta, Indonesia: February 2026

Under the Trump administration’s agreement, Indonesia would eliminate tariffs on more than 99% of U.S. products and address long-standing barriers to U.S. agricultural trade, opening doors to expanded market access in the world’s fourth-largest country.

USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission to Manila, Philippines: April 2026

In July, the Trump administration announced that the Philippines is opening its market to the United States and charging zero tariffs while the Philippines will pay 19 percent tariffs to the United States. 2026 also marks the 80th anniversary of U.S.-Philippines diplomatic relations.

USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission to Istanbul, Turkey: May 2026

This ATM will provide invaluable engagement opportunities to address tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade, such as import bans on U.S animal protein. Turkey is also strategically positioned as a regional transshipment hub, with this ATM connecting U.S. exporters with buyers from across the Caucasus region.

USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission to Melbourne, Australia: August/September 2026

Following the Trump administration’s trade wins in Australia, U.S. producers will take advantage of major trade breakthroughs that give greater access to U.S. beef exporters, as well as capitalize on comprehensive duty-free market access under the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia: September 2026

This ATM will allow USDA to engage with Saudi officials on technical issues and non-tariff barriers affecting U.S. agricultural exports to the 23^rd largest export market. Saudi Arabia is the largest economy and gateway to the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) which together import over $3 billion in U.S. agricultural exports annually.

USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission to Vietnam: November 2026

USDA maintains a large footprint in Vietnam working to increase market opportunities for U.S. producers in one of the fastest growing Southeast Asian economies. This ATM to Vietnam will capitalize on several key market wins including preferential access for certain U.S. agricultural products including specialty cheese and meats, as well as improved market access for U.S. peaches and nectarines.

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