Asia-Pacific Region

In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: Trump negotiates Asia trade deals, frameworks beneficial for pork; NPPC comments on USTR’s 2026 National Trade Estimate report; and Senate Committee considers Callahan ag negotiator post. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! Trump Negotiates Asia Trade Deals, Frameworks Beneficial for Pork NPPC…

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 27, 2025 – In answer to the National Pork Producers Council’s consistent engagement with his administration, President Trump has signed trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, with the Malaysia portion having enormous economic potential for America’s 60,000+ pork producers. “America’s pork producers are grateful to President Trump for increasing market access for U.S.…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC shows robust presence at 80th NAFB ‘Trade Talk’; Farm Bill extended a year in new short-term funding measure; USDA to add separate category for hog housing premiums; IL pork producer provides perspective on sustainability; EPA taking nominations for new Agricultural Water Quality Panel, seeking farm air…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: new WOTUS rule, upcoming IPEF talks, and West Coast dockworkers new labor deal. Take a deeper dive below. EPA and Corps Issue New WOTUS Rule  |  Upcoming IPEF talks  |  West Coast dockworkers new labor deal EPA and Corps Issue New WOTUS Rule What happened:…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack meets with NPPC, Massachusetts extends Q3 implementation deadline, National Pork Industry Conference highlights, NPPC asks court to defend private property rights of farmers, NPPC testimony on U.S. pork trade, ag groups push for ‘comprehensive’ trade deals, May U.S. pork exports are up…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: 35th anniversary of World Pork Expo, stalled west coast ports labor talks and agriculture coalition backs U.S.-U.K. trade deal legislation. Take a deeper dive below. 35th Annual World Pork Expo Thousands of attendees from across the country gathered at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: California Proposition 12 webinars announced, NPPC testimony on FAD border protection, trade coalition urges White House to change course on IPEF, Senate hearing explores farm labor, animal disease center opens in Kansas, and World Pork Expo. Take a deeper dive below. California Proposition 12 Update…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: SCOTUS upholds California Proposition 12, NPPC testifies on trade, NPPC backs passage of the Beagle Brigade Act, House Ways and Means Committee hosts field hearing on trade, ASF detected in Indonesia, U.S. pork exports increase in March and NPPC supports Torres Small for USDA Deputy…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: the importance of international trade, NPPC’s Stevermer to testify on agricultural trade, NPPC policy series for Hill staff, USTR meets with Indo-Pacific economic framework countries, shipping coalition asks Congress to address railroad storage fees, USDA to open 12 regional food business centers and congressional hearings…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Secretary Vilsack testifies, Farm Bill listening session, and ASF and animal welfare webinars. Also, increased pork exports, APHIS awards, letters of support for passing TPA and for further action for SHIP IT Act. Take a deeper dive below.  Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Testifies Before the Senate…