WASHINGTON — On Thursday, May 8th, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II, President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer delivered a major victory for U.S.-UK trade relations, expanding our economic integration while strengthening our national security. This breakthrough deal brokered by President Trump advances the interests of the American people, eliminating trade barriers and enhancing market access for our exporters.
The historic agreement was met with immediate praise from farmers, manufacturers, industry leaders, and lawmakers:
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein: “With this trade deal, President Trump has delivered a tremendous win for American family farmers and ranchers.”
Information Technology Industry Council and techUK: “As the representatives of the United Kingdom and United States technology and innovation sectors, our trade associations jointly affirm our strong support for the development of a transformative UK-US Economic Partnership Agreement. We envision an ambitious, forward-looking framework that not only solidifies our existing alliance but establishes the global benchmark for digital trade, technological governance, and economic security.”
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farm Bureau appreciates the work between the administration and the United Kingdom to secure a new trade agreement. We have long advocated for new trade deals, and this is an important first step in expanding markets in the four countries.”
U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Ryan LeGrand: “This deal is a huge win specifically for U.S. ethanol producers, allowing them to expand even more into our second largest market for ethanol.”
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor: “This trade agreement puts us on track to set another record, all to the benefit of American farmers, biofuel producers, and UK consumers . . . We commend the President and his team for making this deal and creating new opportunities for American ethanol and rural America.”
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney: “This agreement marks a significant step forward for U.S. farmers and ranchers, and U.K. agriculture and consumers as well. We applaud the leadership of both governments in forging a partnership that opens new markets in both countries.”
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper: "We sincerely thank President Trump and his trade negotiators for ensuring that American-made ethanol is an important part of the trade agreement announced today with the United Kingdom. While we are still awaiting the specific details of the agreement, we are excited about the prospects of expanded market access that will help boost our farm economy, while also delivering lower-cost, cleaner fuel to UK drivers.” Read More→
