NASDA Applauds Agreement, Reaffirms Commitment to Transatlantic Agricultural Partnership
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has applauded the newly finalised trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom, describing it as a pivotal step toward expanding agricultural trade and fostering stronger transatlantic cooperation.
In a public statement, NASDA CEO Ted McKinney praised the deal:
“This agreement marks a significant step forward for U.S. farmers and ranchers, as well as for U.K. agriculture and consumers,” said McKinney. “We commend the leadership of both governments in establishing a partnership that expands market access and deepens collaboration.”
The agreement is expected to create new export opportunities and promote sustainable growth across both nations’ food and agricultural sectors.
NASDA has long played a key role in building U.S.-U.K. agricultural ties through its international trade missions and export development initiatives. In coordination with the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., NASDA has facilitated numerous trade missions, helping connect American farmers and agribusinesses with U.K. markets.
In August 2024, NASDA led a U.K. delegation to North Carolina for high-level discussions on animal health and welfare. More recently, NASDA hosted a British delegation visiting Maine, Arkansas, and Louisiana to explore various facets of the U.S. agricultural industry, with a spotlight on forestry and wood pellet production.
NASDA says it remains committed to reducing trade barriers and cultivating strong relationships that benefit farmers, producers, and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.
“Partnerships like this ensure shared prosperity and help drive innovation in food and agriculture,” McKinney added