Dairy, cattle, pork, wheat groups praise Taiwan trade agreement 

The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Consortium for Common Food Names commended the signing this week of a trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan that they said “will eliminate tariffs on all U.S. dairy products and preempt nontariff barriers that could otherwise limit the full potential of bilateral dairy trade.”

The groups noted that Taiwan is the third-largest fluid milk destination for U.S. exports.

Krysta Harden, president and CEO of USDEC, said, “This agreement improves our competitiveness compared to other suppliers and provides assurances that nontariff barriers will not hinder the expansion of U.S. dairy exports.”

“Taiwan is an important market for the United States, and the commitments to protect common names included in this agreement preempt third countries like the European Union from abusing intellectual property tools to monopolize generic terms and take away U.S. export opportunities,” Jaime Castaneda, executive director of CCFN, said. 

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said, “The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the U.S. and Taiwan is a big victory for U.S. cattle producers and consumers in Taiwan.”

“Taiwan is currently the sixth largest export market for U.S. beef, valued at $709 million in 2024. The landmark trade deal eliminates tariffs on U.S. beef and breaks down non-tariff barriers by reinforcing science-based standards consistent with the World Organization for Animal Health and Codex Alimentarius,” the NCBA said.

The National Pork Producers Council and U.S. Wheat Associates, also praised the agreement.