Source:  Victoria G. Myers, PROGRESSIVE FARMER, 11/15/21

For proteins, news on the trade front has been mostly positive since 2000. The U.S. share of meat and poultry exported grew from 6% in 2000 to 13% today. In terms of value, the numbers have nearly tripled. But holding onto these gains will be a challenge in today's trade environment. In a new report from CoBank, "U.S. Animal Protein Needs Trade Negotiators Back at the Table," lead economist in the animal protein sector Brian Earnest stressed that future successful trade depends both on maintaining commitments with long-established partners and opening new trade avenues.

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