Alexis Taylor, Undersecretary of the USDA for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs and Ambassador Douglas McKalip, Chief Agricultural Negotiator participated in a trade-focused program attended by over 500 at the 2024 IPPE.

McKalip addressed the successful negotiations that reduced twelve tariffs and eliminated barriers to access in 31 markets following initiation of trade promotion.

The U.S. exported animal feed, ingredients and pet food to the value of $7.5 billion in 2022.  In 2022, beef exports attained $11.6 billion, pork $7.6 billion and poultry and eggs combined $6.2 billion, despite barriers and protectionism.