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The Office of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (TFAA) embarked on a transformative year in 2025, charting a new course under the leadership of Under Secretary Luke J. Lindberg. Confirmed in August, Under Secretary Lindberg set a clear vision: to champion an America First trade strategy aimed at aggressively expanding market access, enhancing the global competitiveness of American agriculture, and securing new contracts for farmers that promote rural prosperity here at home.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for its Agribusiness Trade Mission to Manila, Philippines, taking place April 13-16, 2026. U.S. exporters that are interested in exploring trade opportunities in Philippines’s thriving market and rapidly growing economy must apply by Friday, January 09, 2026.

As part of President Donald J. Trump’s unprecedented efforts to boost American agricultural exports, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) commitment to expanding and diversifying global market opportunities for U.S. agriculture, USDA will host six Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026.  

Washington, D.C., November 13, 2025 – Last week in Mexico City, Mexico, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins led the largest U.S. Department of Agriculture agribusiness trade mission in the history of our country. During the mission to...

TAIPEI, Taiwan, September 29, 2025 — Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke J. Lindberg arrived in Taipei today to lead an agribusiness trade mission organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand market access and...

WASHINGTON, September 26, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, scheduled for February 2–5, 2026. U.S. exporters interested in...

WASHINGTON, September 24, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Taipei, Taiwan, to expand trade opportunities for U.S. companies and boost U.S. agricultural exports. The mission takes place from September 29 to...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help 11 U.S. recipients address trade barriers and expand international market access for U.S. specialty crops. The funding is...

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 23, 2025 –Last week, Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Luke J. Lindberg, announced an aggressive three-point plan that will support American...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (TFAA) Luke J. Lindberg hosted roundtable events on Aug. 26 and 28 with representatives from 35 U.S. agricultural industry...

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering led the U.S. delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting (FSMM).

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering led a high-level delegation to the Dominican Republic delivering a clear message: the United States is committed to leveling the playing field for U.S. companies doing business globally, expanding partnerships, and delivering results that benefit American farmers, ranchers, and producers.