USDA Trade Mission to Colombia Underway

USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor, arrived in Bogota, Colombia, earlier this week.  The former head of the Oregon Department of Ag is leading a trade mission with representatives from 36 agribusinesses and organizations to enhance American ag exports and continue building on trade gains made since the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement was implemented in 2012.

“Colombia stands out as a key growth market for U.S. agricultural exports,” Taylor said. “As South America’s second-most-populous country, Columbia is experiencing rapid growth in its middle class and consumer purchasing power.”  

Changes in Colombian lifestyles, Taylor noted,  including more dual-income households, interest in healthier foods, and a demand for packaged and prepared food products, all bode well for American exports. While in Colombia, U.S. agribusiness representatives will meet with potential importers from across the country. FAS staff and industry experts will provide detailed market briefings.

Taylor served as ODA Director from 2017 until 2022 when the Senate approved here as Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.

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