WASHINGTON — Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced market access valued at $15 million for US poultry producers to Namibia.

Beginning July 1, US exporters can ship fresh, frozen or chilled poultry and poultry products to Namibia.

Additionally, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) negotiated the removal of “burdensome” export and transit permit requirements for processed poultry products, reopening a previously restricted channel.

“President Trump is renegotiating the status quo of bad trade deals that have left behind American farmers and ranchers for far too long,” Rollins said. “Our agriculture is the best in the world, and under President Trump’s leadership, we are providing more markets for farmers to share their bountiful harvest. The announcement today is a win for farmers, a win for exporters and a win for freedom-loving nations who want access to safe, high-quality US food.”

The USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) commended the USDA on its efforts to secure market access to Namibia.

“This announcement is a meaningful win for the entire US poultry industry,” said Greg Tyler, USAPEEC president and chief executive officer. “We are grateful for Secretary Rollins’ leadership and the USDA’s persistent efforts to eliminate barriers and grow global demand for American poultry.”

Rollins continues to seek expanded market access for US producers in other international markets. Recently, she traveled to the United Kingdom and Italy.

Over the next three months, she will visit Japan, Vietnam, India, Peru and Brazil. Other USDA trade missions this year include the Dominican Republic, Taiwan, Côte d’Ivoire and Mexico.