The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership became official December 30. The deal includes 11 nations, led by Japan, but not the U.S. Nebraska Cattlemen Association President Mike Drinnen says that leaves American cattle producers fighting larger tariffs and losing market share. It also increases the urgency to strike bi-laterals with Japan and other Pacific Rim nations.

He says they’re working with NCBA to push the administration to finalize the trade pacts.

Drinnen says need to get the trade deal done with Japan is getting more critical with the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership enacted.

Australia and Canada have more market access in Japan and other Pacific Rim countries with the completion of the CPTPP.