(Washington, D.C., June 2, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers (TRUMP) Mission to Argentina and Ecuador this week to open new markets and strengthen export opportunities for American farmers, ranchers and producers.

Built on the Reciprocal Trade and Investment agreements signed with Argentina and Ecuador earlier this year, the mission led by USDA's Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Luke J. Lindberg, aims to increase fair access to two of the Western Hemisphere's fastest-growing markets.

"Our three-point plan has already reduced the agricultural trade deficit by 42%, and now, TRUMP trade missions like this one are turning new market access into true market share," said Under Secretary Lindberg. "By taking our farm groups straight to the table with willing buyers in Argentina and Ecuador, we're converting these historic reciprocal agreements into lasting commercial wins for our hardworking farmers, ranchers, and producers back home."

In 2025 alone, the U.S. exported $166 million in seeds, essential oils, livestock genetics, tree nuts and more to Argentina. The same year, $595 million in agricultural products were exported to Ecuador, including soybean meal, wheat, and other feeds and fodders.

Staff from USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service will lead industry tours, host business-to-business meetings, and meet with Argentine and Ecuadorian officials to support U.S. trade priorities and American agricultural producers. The delegation includes representatives from:

1. California Almonds - Modesto, Calif.

2. USA Poultry & Egg Export Council - Tucker, Ga.

3. U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council - Washington, D.C.

4. U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc. - Mount Horeb, Wis.

5. U.S. Meat Export Federation - Denver, Colo.

6. U.S. Soybean Export Council - Chesterfield, Mo.

7. U.S. Wheat Associates - Arlington, Va.

This is USDA's fourth TRUMP mission of 2026. TRUMP missions provide rapid response to new market opportunities, directly connecting U.S farmers and producers with foreign buyers and governments to negotiate improved access, promote fair trade, and ensure the benefits of overseas trade flow back to the farms, ranches, and rural communities that sustain American agriculture.

For more information on USDA trade missions, visit https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions.