(NAFB.com) – The USDA launched a Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Productions Mission to Vietnam this week to open new markets, strengthen export opportunities, and secure fair and reciprocal trade for American farmers, ranchers, and producers. “American farmers, ranchers, and producers thrive when they have strong, reliable markets for their high-quality products,” said USDA Under Secretary Luke Lindberg, who’s leading the mission. “By strengthening our trade relationship with Vietnam, we’re opening doors for U.S. agriculture, ensuring they have a fair chance to compete and succeed.” In 2025 alone, agriculture, fishery, and forest product exports surged by 45 percent to a record $5.6 billion, making Vietnam the eighth-largest market for the U.S. The mission’s goal is to expand on the momentum by expanding market access, connecting suppliers with new buyers, and advancing negotiations for America’s farmers and ranchers. USDA will return to Vietnam later this year for a broader agribusiness trade mission to continue expanding opportunities.
