On Aug. 2 at the White House, an agreement was signed granting the United States a country-specific share of the European Union’s duty-free high-quality beef quota. More details are in this news release from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom participated in the White House ceremony and his remarks are included in the attached audio report. Following the ceremony, Halstrom discussed the importance of the new agreement to the U.S. beef industry and to European customers who import U.S. beef. He also praised USTR for its diligent efforts to complete the agreement, which still requires European Parliament consent before it can be implemented. This step is expected to begin in September.
Photo caption: At a White House ceremony with President Trump, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom thanks the Trump administration for securing improved access for U.S. beef in the European Union. Also pictured are U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer (far left) and Sen. John Hoeven (R-North Dakota).