A CoBank report shows animal agriculture needs trade negotiators at the table to build export markets. The Senate has yet to confirm President Biden’s nominee Elaine Trevino for the position of Chief Ag Trade Negotiator at the U.S. T.R’s office. South Dakota Stock Grower’s Association Executive Director James Halverson says having those people in charge pushing for U.S. trade deals is critical for the nations’ livestock producers.

He says even though independent cattle producers aren’t getting as much of the dollar with their markets as the packers, getting people in place to foster and enhance trade deals is critical.
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Halverson says whoever gets confirmed as Ag Trade Negotiator must help the U.S. enhance our trade opportunities around the world whether it be the Pacific Rim, the E.U. or the United Kingdom

CoBank’s report says successful trade depends on maintaining commitments with long established partners as seen with Mexico, Canada, Japan and others