U.S. pork to enter Argentina for first time in 25 years
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced that the United States and Argentina have agreed to terms that will allow U.S. pork to enter the Argentine market for the first time since 1992.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced that the United States and Argentina have agreed to terms that will allow U.S. pork to enter the Argentine market for the first time since 1992. The agreement follows the August 15 meeting between Vice President Mike Pence and President Mauricio Macri of Argentina during the Vice President’s visit to Buenos Aires. President Trump first raised the issue with President Macri during their bilateral meeting at the White House on April 27.
The United States is the world’s top pork exporter, and this agreement opens a potential $10-million-per-year market for America’s pork producers. Argentina has blocked imports of U.S. pork since 1992, citing animal health concerns. Under the terms of the new agreement, all fresh, chilled, and frozen pork and pork products from U.S. animals will be eligible for export to Argentina.
Argentine food safety officials will visit the United States to conduct on-site verification of the U.S. meat inspection system, after which U.S. pork exports will resume pending resolution of any outstanding technical issues.