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USAPEEC welcomes $6.5 million award under America First Trade Promotion Program

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2026 - The USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) welcomed today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of additional export support through the America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP), which aims to expand global markets for U.S. food and agricultural products.

USAPEEC was awarded $6.5 million under the program, which will be used to strengthen demand for U.S. poultry and egg products in global markets and support continued market development efforts.

USAPEEC appreciates the Trump Administration and Luke J. Lindberg, USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, for advancing a coordinated trade approach that prioritizes market access, competitiveness, and long-term growth for U.S. agriculture.

“The America First Trade Promotion Program is an important step in ensuring U.S. agriculture remains competitive, resilient, and positioned to meet growing global demand,” said Greg Tyler, USAPEEC president and CEO. “By partnering with USDA, we are able to build on established relationships, open new doors for trade, and deliver measurable returns for U.S. poultry and egg producers.”

USAPEEC leverages public-private partnerships to maximize impact, with industry contributing more than $2.50 for every federal dollar invested.

Leah Mulcahy, USAPEEC vice president of global marketing, said the funding will help ensure continuity in global engagement while scaling efforts in priority markets.

“This investment allows us to reinforce trust in U.S. poultry and egg products, strengthen our presence in established markets, and capitalize on new opportunities created through trade negotiations and expanded market access,” Mulcahy said.

The funding will help maintain strong relationships with international partners and ensure U.S. products remain competitive as global demand continues to grow.

The organization added that it will continue working with USDA and industry stakeholders to translate these investments into expanded market opportunities and sustained export growth for U.S. producers.

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