On Thursday, May 8, President Donald Trump announced a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) that he and White House officials say will significantly benefit the U.S. agriculture sector—especially beef producers.

According to the White House, the deal will boost U.S. market access in the U.K. by $5 billion, including $250 million specifically for agricultural goods such as beef. Both governments also committed to continue working together to expand access for industrial and agricultural products.

“This deal is incredibly significant for American farmers and ranchers,” said Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. “In terms of beef, this agreement will dramatically increase our exports. Let me be clear—American beef is the safest, highest quality, and truly the crown jewel of our agricultural exports.”

This agreement does not include allowing hormone-produced beef, as the UK banned that across the European Union in 1989.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Buck Wehrbein, a cattle rancher from Nebraska, praised the agreement, calling it a major victory for U.S. producers.

“President Trump has delivered a major win for American family farmers and ranchers with this trade deal,” Wehrbein said. “For years, we’ve seen the U.K. as a perfect trade partner. Our shared history and the U.K.’s appetite for premium American beef make this agreement a natural fit. Thank you, President Trump, for standing up for U.S. cattle producers.”

The NCBA has long supported expanding trade with the U.K. Following the U.K.’s exit from the European Union in 2020, opportunities opened to establish independent trade agreements with countries like the United States. American and British cattle producers share common values, and British consumers have shown a strong interest in American beef.

According to the White House Fact Sheet following are some of the key points of the agreement:

• This includes more than $700 million in ethanol exports and $250 million in other agricultural products, like beef.
• It commits the countries to work together to enhance industrial and agricultural market access.
• It closes loopholes and increases U.S. firms’ competitiveness in the UK’s procurement market.
• It ensures streamlined customs procedures for U.S. exports.
• It establishes high standard commitments in the areas of intellectual property, labor, and environment.
• It maximizes the competitiveness and secures the supply chain of U.S. aerospace manufacturers through preferential access to high-quality UK aerospace components.
• It creates a secure supply chain for pharmaceutical products.