In Argentina, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Pork Back to Market
Secretary Sonny Perdue celebrates the reintroduction of U.S. pork into the Argentine market, with U.S. Ambassador to Argentina Edward Prado.
(Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 30, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today celebrated the reintroduction of American pork products to the Argentine market after more than 20 years by slicing a ten pound honey baked ham.
“The U.S. is the world’s third largest pork producer and a top exporter,” Secretary Perdue said. “This new market is a big victory for American farmers and ranchers. I am confident that once the people of Argentina get a taste of American pork products, they will only want more. This is a great day for our agriculture community and an example of how the Trump Administration is committed to supporting our producers by opening new markets for their products.”
The return of U.S. pork products to Argentina was sealed during Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to Buenos Aires. Technical staff from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative have been working with Argentina’s Ministry on the terms of the agreement that are practical, science-based and consistent with relevant international animal health standards.
As President Trump and President Macri agreed in a Joint Statement in April 2017 in Washington, both countries are committed to further expansion of agricultural trade between the United States and Argentina.
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ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue in Puerto Rico TOMORROW
(Washington, D.C., July 30, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will visit Puerto Rico TOMORROW, July 31st to tour farms and survey the damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, before participating in a town hall discussion with local farmers and stakeholders.
Secretary Perdue Visits Vaqueria Ceiba del Mar Dairy
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will visit and tour Vaqueria Ceiba del Mar Dairy.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 8:30 a.m. AST
WHERE: PR-130 KM 4.7 Capaez Ward, Hatillo, PR
Secretary Perdue Visits Granja Avicola Pujol
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will visit Granja Avicola Pujol egg farm and tour its facilities.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 10:30 a.m. AST
WHERE: PR-111, KM. 30.3, Juncal Ward, San Sebastian, PR
Secretary Perdue Participates in Town Hall with Local Farmers and Stakeholders
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will participate in a town hall discussion with local farmers and stakeholders.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 1:00 p.m. AST
WHERE: PR-431 KM 1.7, Buenos Aires Ward, Ares, PR
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