USDA Radio: Under Secretary McKinney Recaps Southern Africa Trade Mission

Preliminary Results from Southern Africa Ag Trade Mission

USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney said during a media call-back from Cape Town, South Africa, that the Southern Africa trade mission appears to be successful as participating U.S. businesses meet with  potential Southern African buyers. USDA Radio’s Rod Bain has the story. 

Ag Trade Deal Potential in Southern Africa

USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney told reporters during a conference call from Cape Town, South Africa, that the latest USDA ag trade mission may not only lead to new market opportunities with Southern African nations, but perhaps future bi-lateral trade agreements as well. USDA Radio’s Rod Bain has the story.

APHIS Efforts to Keep Out African Swine Fever

A recent example from Poland demonstrates the importance of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in preventing African Swine Fever from reaching our shores. USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney covered the topic during a media call-back from Cape Town, South Africa, where is a leading a trade mission to Southern Africa.  USDA Radio’s Rod Bain has the story.

Reducing Barriers to U.S. Ag Products by Southern African Nations

While in on a trade mission to Southern Africa, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney said during a conference call with reporters that progress is being made on reducing ag trade in Southern Africa. USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford has the story.

What Would Bring U.S. to the Trade Negotiating Table with China

USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney says China would have make positive moves on two key issues for the U.S. to return to the negotiating table. McKinney addressed the issue on a media call-back from Cape Town, South Africa, during a trade mission to Southern Africa. USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford has the story.