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. pork to Malaysia, a country that has been importing pork despite limited plants being eligible for export,” said NPPC President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio. “More than 25% of U.S. pork production is exported, so producers count on exports to help keep their farms afloat, especially in times of uncertainty.”
The deal with Malaysia will open access to all U.S. facilities included in the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Meat, Poultry and Egg Product Inspection Directory; will not impose additional product or facility registration requirements; and will ensure acceptance of the standard FSIS export certificate. In a separate deal, Cambodia agreed to the same terms. Moreover, Malaysia has agreed to recognize the U.S. protection zone for African Swine Fever within 15 months of signing the deal and complete a regionalization deal.
U.S. pork producers are grateful for the leadership of U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs and Commodity Policy Julie Callahan, as well as assistance from USDA on technical negotiations.
U.S. pork exports to Malaysia hit record levels of over $24.5 million in 2024, a significant amount given that only eight U.S. plants are currently eligible for export. Exports to Malaysia have increased over 1,700% in the last five years.
Here in America, pork production supports rural communities, and exports support over 140,000 American jobs. Exports also account for more than $66 in value from each hog marketed.
American pork producers need certainty and stability – now as much as ever – and NPPC will continue to engage with the administration and international partners to maintain and open new market access for U.S. pork.
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