U.S.-UK trade agreement a boost for ethanol, beef

Deal includes $700 million potential in ethanol exports and removes barriers for U.S. ag products.

A new trade deal with the United Kingdom (UK) will open opportunities for $5 billion in new exports for the United States, with ethanol and beef among the primary beneficiaries in agriculture, President Donald Trump said last week.

A White House fact sheet said the agreement includes potential for $700 million in additional ethanol exports and $250 million in other agricultural products, including beef.

"The deal includes billions of dollars of increased market access for American exports, especially in agriculture, dramatically...