(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Last week, the United States and Taiwan signed a reciprocal trade agreement that included many reported benefits for U.S. agricultural producers. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a statement that “the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with Taiwan will eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers facing U.S. exports to Taiwan, furthering opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, fishermen, workers, small businesses, and manufacturers. This Agreement also builds on our longstanding economic and trade relationship with Taiwan and will significantly enhance the resilience of our supply chains, particularly in high-technology sectors. I want to thank my counterparts from Taiwan for their strong commitment to achieving fair and balanced trade with the United States.”
To read the text of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, click here. To read the tariff schedule, click here.
To read the Fact Sheet, click here.
Many agricultural groups released statements after the announcement. You can find many of those below.
NCBA Praises U.S.–Taiwan Trade Deal Expanding Duty‑Free Access for American Beef
WASHINGTON – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the announcement that U.S. beef exports will gain duty-free access to Taiwan under a new trade agreement. The agreement removes both tariff and non-tariff barriers, strengthening one of the most important and fastest growing markets for U.S. beef.
“Strong, science-based trade agreements are essential to adding value for U.S. cattle producers, and Taiwan has emerged as one of the strongest international markets for U.S. beef. Duty-free access improves competitiveness and provides long-term certainty for producers who depend on export markets to maximize the value of every animal,” said NCBA President Gene Copenhaver. “Foreign markets play a critical role in producer profitability with beef exports accounting for more than $415 per fed cattle processed in 2024. American cattle producers look forward to this expanded market access for years to come thanks to the work of President Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer.”
The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between the U.S. and Taiwan is a big victory for U.S. cattle producers and consumers in Taiwan. Taiwan is currently the sixth largest export market for U.S. beef, valued at $709 million in 2024. The landmark trade deal eliminates tariffs on U.S. beef and breaks down non-tariff barriers by reinforcing science-based standards consistent with the World Organization for Animal Health and Codex Alimentarius.
U.S.–Taiwan Trade Agreement Delivers Major Wins for U.S. Dairy
ARLINGTON, VA — The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) commended the signing late yesterday of a landmark trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan that will eliminate tariffs on all U.S. dairy products and preempt nontariff barriers that could otherwise limit the full potential of bilateral dairy trade.
Taiwan is the third-largest fluid milk destination for U.S. exports, and this agreement represents a transformative step forward for the growing market. By securing comprehensive tariff reductions for U.S. dairy products and incorporating meaningful commitments to ensure nontariff measures do not derail trade, the deal positions U.S. dairy suppliers to compete on a level playing field and expand their presence in one of Asia’s most dynamic food markets.
“Taiwan is a trusted partner and a high-value market for U.S. dairy,” said Krysta Harden, president and CEO of USDEC. “This agreement improves our competitiveness compared to other suppliers and provides assurances that nontariff barriers will not hinder the expansion of U.S. dairy exports. USDEC looks forward to continuing work with the Taiwanese government and the domestic industry to increase dairy consumption and grow the United States’ contribution to supplying Taiwan’s fluid milk and other dairy needs.”
The agreement builds on strong industry-to-industry collaboration between the United States and Taiwan. Last year, NMPF and USDEC representatives traveled to the market to advocate for dairy’s prioritization in the negotiations and deepen engagement with local stakeholders. While there, USDEC and NMPF signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Dairy Association of Taiwan to strengthen market development and information exchange efforts.
“The agreement with Taiwan builds on the incredible momentum we’ve seen from the Administration in securing new trade agreements around the world,” said Gregg Doud, president and CEO of NMPF. “Each deal to reduce barriers and expand market access strengthens American dairy farms and the communities they support.”
“Taiwan is an important market for the United States, and the commitments to protect common names included in this agreement preempt third countries like the European Union from abusing intellectual property tools to monopolize generic terms and take away U.S. export opportunities,” said Jaime Castaneda, executive director of CCFN. “We cannot thank Ambassador Greer, Ambassador Callahan and the entire negotiating team enough for prioritizing this issue and ensuring our exporters can continue using the terms known by consumers around the world.”
USDEC, NMPF and CCFN look forward to working closely with U.S. and Taiwanese officials to ensure swift implementation of the agreement and to fully realize its benefits for dairy producers, exporters, and consumers on both sides of the Pacific.
U.S. Wheat Associates Welcomes U.S.–Taiwan Reciprocal Trade Agreement, Strengthening Market Access and Science-Based Trade
ARLINGTON, VA – U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) welcomes the announcemen
“Taiwan is one of U.S. wheat’s most important partners and this agreement comes as we prepare to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Wheat Associates Taipei Office,” said USW President and CEO Mike Spier. “The agreement has the potential to provide duty-free access for U.S. wheat and contains significant commitments to adopt sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) policies that are science-based and enable trade.”
In September 2025, USW and the Taiwan Flour Millers Association (TFMA) signed a Letter of Intent for the purchase of 3.6 million metric tons (MMT) – 132.3 million bushels
In addition to lowering U.S. tariffs on wheat to zero, the agreement contains some of the strongest language available on SPS issues, providing U.S. exporters assurances that Taiwan will adopt and implement science-based
“It is difficult to understate the significance of this agreement and the SPS commitments in it,” Spier said. “Taiwan has one of the fastest growing and most technologically advanced economies in Asia. This reciprocal trade agreement deepens our bilateral relationship and our cooperation on current and emerging issues. We value that engagement and thank U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer for the initiative to deepen this relationship.”
U.S. Pork Secures Taiwan Access After Decades-long Effort
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a key win for U.S. pork producers, President Trump has finalized a beneficial trade agreement with Taiwan, a direct result of the National Pork Producers Council’s long-fought effort to secure greater market access in the Asian nation.
“Our 15-plus year endeavor to break down trade barriers in the high-value market of Taiwan has paid off. This means more U.S. pork on international tables and more opportunities and prosperity for American producers,” said NPPC President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio. “Thank you, President Trump and Ambassadors Greer and Callahan, for ensuring American pork producers were included in and greatly benefit from this historic agreement.”
The agreement stands to boost U.S. pork exports by:
- Cutting tariffs on U.S. pork exports by half.
- Following maximum residue levels (MRLs) set by the Codex Alimentarius Commission for ractopamine in pork fat, kidney, liver, and muscle. For other edible swine offal, the MRL is set at 0.09 ppm (90 ppb) or any Codex MRL.
- Eliminating import licensing procedures that restrict U.S. imports, as well as removing facility and product registration requirements.
- Ending 100% batch-by-batch inspection for ractopamine residues and country of origin labeling requirements on U.S. pork products in favor of import inspection rates based on compliance history.
- Accepting U.S. pork exports from all plants listed in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Inspection Directory, which is maintained by the Food Safety and Inspection Service, without requiring audits before exporting.
- Accepting USDA FSIS-issued export certificates and electronic data elements and limiting unnecessary attestations.
Additionally, within six months Taiwan must recognize the African swine fever protection zone established by the United States.
IDFA Applauds Administration’s Progress on Trade Agreements, Including Landmark Taiwan Deal Eliminating Dairy Tariffs
WASHINGTON —The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today applauded the Administration’s recent progress on trade agreements that will expand new market opportunities for U.S. dairy exports and strengthen the competitive position of American agriculture. The signing of a new trade agreement with Taiwan, which fully eliminates tariffs on U.S. dairy exports, marks a significant milestone for the U.S. dairy industry. In addition, new trade agreements with Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, Bangladesh, and North Macedonia announced over the past week signal strong and growing momentum to expand U.S. agricultural trade.
“IDFA strongly supports the Administration’s actions to expand market access for U.S. dairy through these recent trade agreements,” said Michael Dykes, president and CEO, IDFA. “The complete elimination of dairy tariffs in Taiwan creates a major opportunity for American dairy producers and processors to compete, grow, and win in a valuable and growing market.”
Taiwan imported more than $1 billion in dairy products last year, yet the United States accounted for only a fraction of that total. With tariffs now fully eliminated, U.S. exporters are positioned to expand their presence and compete more effectively—particularly as the European Union, which does not have and is not pursuing a trade agreement with Taiwan, will continue to face higher tariff barriers.
“These agreements deliver immediate and strategic advantages for U.S. dairy,” Dykes continued. “By removing tariff barriers, enforcing fair treatment and opening new commercial channels, the Administration is strengthening America’s global dairy leadership while helping our industry diversifying our global trade portfolio.”
IDFA also welcomed the Administration’s broader push to expand tariff-free or reduced-tariff access across Latin America, Central America, South Asia and Europe – an effort that opens significant opportunities to expand global demand for U.S. dairy products, at a pivotal time for the industry. With increasing milk supply coming online in the years ahead, expanding export opportunities will be essential to supporting dairy farmers, processors and rural economies across the country.
“Exports are a cornerstone of U.S. dairy’s future growth and stability,” U.S. dairy depends on strong export markets,” Dykes said. “We stand ready to work with the Administration to build on this progress, secure additional market access, and ensure continued opportunities and growth for the U.S. dairy farmers and processors.
