Argentina to Admit US Pork Exports, End 25-Year Hiatus
The U.S. and Argentina agreed to terms to allow exports of U.S. pork to the South American country for the first time since 1992, President Donald Trump announced Aug. 17. Trump “first raised” the issue with Argentina's President Mauricio Macri…
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during an April 27 meeting in Washington, the White House said. “Pending resolution of any outstanding technical issues,” the agreement will take effect after Argentine food safety officials visit the U.S. and conduct on-site verification of the U.S. meat inspection system, the White House said. Argentina has not allowed pork imports from the U.S. in about 25 years over food safety concerns. The agreement will allow all fresh, chilled and frozen pork and pork products to be exported. Exports could total up to $10 million per year, the White House said. The Trump administration “remains focused” on expanding trade of other agricultural products between the two nations, including beef, poultry and fruits, the White House said.