WASHINGTON — This week, President Trump signed Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with Malaysia and Cambodia and reached Frameworks for Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with Thailand and Vietnam. These historic deals demonstrate that America can maintain tariffs to lower the goods trade deficit while expanding Americans’ market access.
The announcement was immediately met with widespread praise from American farmers, manufacturers, industry leaders, and lawmakers:
Semiconductor Industry Association President and CEO John Neuffer: Southeast Asia has carved out a critical and growing role in the global semiconductor ecosystem in recent years. The agreements announced today with Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand will inject much-needed certainty and predictability into the global trade and business environment for the semiconductor industry and provide a platform for future trade and economic security collaboration going forward.
Aerospace Industries Association: The trade deals with Cambodia and Malaysia reflect President Trump and Ambassador Greer’s commitment to pursuing deals that put the American aerospace industry first. Investing in American-made equipment means more domestic jobs, growth for our economy, and stronger investment into innovative technologies. Agreements like these allow our industry to continue building on the four decades of exponential growth fueled by a favorable trade environment, and we look forward to continuing to collaborate with President Trump and his administration as more trade deals are announced.
American Iron and Steel Institute President Kevin Dempsey: AISI commends President Trump, Ambassador Greer and the entire Trump administration trade team for securing commitments by the Government of Malaysia to join the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity and to take effective actions to address global excess capacity in the steel sector and its impacts. It is critical that we build a coalition of like-minded countries committed to taking action to address the global steel excess capacity crisis.
Steel Manufacturers Association: Congratulations to @POTUS and @jamiesongreer on advancing trade frameworks with Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand that strengthen America’s economic might. These agreements will drive greater investment, secure supply chains, open new markets, and address duty evasion.
American Automotive Policy Council President Matt Blunt: American Automakers Ford, GM and Stellantis commend the Trump Administration for expanding market access for U.S. vehicles, including through U.S. safety and emission standard acceptance, in the Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with Malaysia and Cambodia. This is a long-standing objective and we look forward to working with the Administration to ensure it is fully implemented and repeated in agreements with other trading partners.
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor: American farmers and rural communities want and need new markets—like the ones that will be created and enhanced by these new trade agreements. Global demand for ethanol is growing and the Trump administration continues to find ways to create new opportunities for this industry while positioning American producers to make the most of them. These new deals will be welcome news across the heartland, and we commend USTR for its commitment to building American energy dominance through the strength of our trade relationships.
American Soybean Association President and Kentucky Soybean Farmer Caleb Ragland: We appreciate President Trump’s recognition of the promise markets in Southeast Asia hold for U.S. soybean exports, and we applaud the work of the administration to increase market access in that region.
National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower: This is all very good news for the nation’s corn growers. Eliminating tariffs on ethanol exports to Malaysia and Cambodia will boost demand. We are encouraged to see that the framework for Thailand included agriculture purchases of corn and DDGS. The announced framework for Vietnam is also promising, as this is already a robust market for DDGS and corn growers are well positioned to supply corn and ethanol as well ... Corn growers have been calling for deals that will open new markets, and we applaud the Trump administration for listening and acting on our request.
USA Rice Director of International Trade Karah Janevicius: It’s encouraging to see these achievements by the Trump Administration ... These market access achievements help level the playing field.
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council: The Council believes that when trade works, the world wins, and the steps USTR has taken to facilitate the movement of U.S. agricultural goods is a welcome sight for the entire industry. The Council looks forward to USTR’s continued efforts that will help reduce costs for consumers and drive demand for U.S. farmers and businesses.
Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts: We are so grateful to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Assistant USTR for Agricultural Affairs Julie Callahan for their hard work to address both tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade that have been challenging meat and poultry exports for years. We have worked closely with the Trump Administration to gain better access to growing markets in Southeast Asia and these agreements are a big win for our members.
U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom: USMEF greatly appreciates USTR’s tireless efforts to address both tariff and non-tariff barriers that have kept the U.S. as a minor supplier of red meat to the ASEAN region ... U.S. beef and pork hold only minor import shares in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia due to the combination of tariff and non-tariff barriers. The growth potential is significant when these barriers are addressed through President Trump’s agreements.
National Pork Producers Council President Duane Stateler: America’s pork producers are grateful to President Trump for increasing market access for U.S. pork to Malaysia.
U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta Harden: These agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia open new doors for U.S. dairy exports in two dynamic markets and the frameworks with Vietnam and Thailand offer the promise of more to come. By removing tariffs, addressing non-tariff trade barriers and cutting red tape, the agreements will make it easier for U.S. suppliers to deliver the high-quality dairy ingredients and foods that Southeast Asia’s growing consumers’ demand. USDEC appreciates the great work of the U.S. negotiating team in securing these important results.
International Dairy Foods Association President and CEO Michael Dykes: Today’s announcement promises to deliver improved access for U.S. dairy in critical and growing Southeast Asian markets and will support the U.S. dairy industry’s efforts to strategically diversify exports away from an over-reliance on China. U.S. dairy exporters have been strengthening relationships in these key markets and region, and we will immediately implement on our plans to benefit from the new access announced today.
National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud: With these new agreements, the Administration has delivered big wins for America’s dairy farmers. Agreements like those struck with Malaysia and Cambodia will ensure we have fair access to Southeast Asia’s fast-growing markets. That’s essential so that our farmers and cooperatives can keep doing what they do best – producing top-quality milk and dairy products for families here at home and around the world. We look forward to working closely with the Administration as they turn the new frameworks with Vietnam and Thailand into strong deals as well.
National Cotton Council: The National Cotton Council appreciates the trade progress achieved by President Trump this weekend. We are encouraged by reports of a framework for an agreement with Vietnam and future purchase commitments of U.S. agricultural goods by China.
USA Poultry & Egg Export Council President and CEO Greg Tyler: We commend the Trump Administration and the great teams at USTR and USDA for expanding market access for U.S. poultry and egg exports. These agreements mark an important step forward for U.S. agriculture, and particularly for our poultry and egg industry. By removing tariff and non-tariff barriers, Cambodia and Malaysia are signaling their confidence in the safety and quality of U.S. products. This expanded access will allow us to better serve growing consumer demand in Southeast Asia while supporting American farmers, processors, and exporters at home.
National Chicken Council President Harrison Kircher: On behalf of America’s chicken producers, I would like to thank President Trump, Secretary Rollins and US Trade Representative Greer for their work negotiating trade deals that stand to benefit U.S. chicken. Knocking down trade barriers and opening new markets to free and fair trade are critical to the future success of American chicken exports and we commend the administration for the expanded access in Cambodia and Malaysia.
American Whiskey Association President and CEO Michael Bilello: These trade agreements represent real progress for American whiskey. They open the door for one of America’s most iconic exports — American whiskey — to reach new consumers across Southeast Asia.
Consortium for Common Food Names Executive Director Jaime Castaneda: These new agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia finally fight fire with fire by directly protecting at-risk common names and establishing detailed due process safeguards for common names as countries consider geographical indication applications. CCFN applauds the Trump Administration for its excellent work in delivering these vital reforms so needed by U.S. producers to ensure they have a level playing field internationally.
Maxivolt Founder and Chairman Mark Wingate: President Trump is on a roll. The US is securing our place on the globe with yet another 4 Trade Deals, now back to work!
American Gem Trade Association: AGTA extends its sincere appreciation to President Trump, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the Departments of Commerce and Treasury for their continued support of American industries reliant on mineral resources not found domestically.
America First Policy Institute: This is more than diplomacy—it’s America First foreign policy in motion.
Silverado Policy Accelerator: Silverado Policy Accelerator welcomes the announcement from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative regarding its conclusion of trade agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia. Partnering with countries in Southeast Asia and beyond on critical issues including complementary actions in economic security, export controls, investment security to include critical minerals, and forced labor practices is an essential step to combat non-market policies and practices at the core of China’s predatory model.
American Council for Capital Formation COO George David Banks: The American Council for Capital Formation applauds the Trump Administration's successful trade negotiations with several key Southeast Asian nations, securing expanded market access that will unleash unprecedented opportunities for U.S. exporters and investors in one of the world's fastest-growing regions. By prioritizing reciprocal trade deals that dismantle barriers and level the playing field, this agreement embodies a sound framework—boosting economic growth and creating high-quality American jobs through enhanced capital flows and greater supply chain security. The Trump trade team's results-oriented strategy exemplifies the America First agenda, addressing unfair trade practices and outmaneuvering entrenched protectionism overseas. As we look ahead, ACCF urges swift implementation to capitalize on these gains, paving the way for sustained prosperity and reinforcing America's competitiveness.
Global Data Alliance Executive Director Joseph Whitlock: These frameworks mark a new phase of US cross-border data and digital trade relations in Southeast Asia. We support the Administration’s efforts to facilitate cross-border access to knowledge and information, as well as closer digital cooperation between the United States and its allies and partners ... We applaud the negotiation of commitments to ensure that data can be transferred across borders free from arbitrary, discriminatory, disguised, or unnecessary impediments.
Computer & Communications Industry Association Vice President of Digital Trade Jonathan McHale: We commend the Administration for finalizing two trade agreements, including, for the first time in six years, substantive provisions of digital trade. Instituting commitments with Cambodia and Malaysia that ensure that U.S. firms offering digital products and services will not face discrimination, including in the form of digital service taxes or forced sharing of proprietary technology, is a significant achievement.
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith: President Trump continues to show the world that America is serious about rebalancing trade in favor of American farmers, manufacturers, and workers. The Agreements on Reciprocal Trade that were signed with Cambodia and Malaysia eliminate virtually all tariffs on U.S. exports, giving American producers unprecedented access to these fast-growing markets. These agreements tear down the significant tariff and non-tariff barriers that have denied fair treatment to U.S. agricultural and industrial exports. They protect American innovators through high-standard digital trade rules and stronger intellectual property protection. Cambodia and Malaysia also committed to join the United States in blocking the importation of goods made with forced labor. With these agreements, and the recently released framework agreements with Vietnam and Thailand, the Trump Administration continues to level the playing field for America.
Congressman Rudy Yakym: Congratulations to our Dealmaker-in-Chief, @POTUS, along with @USTradeRep, @SecScottBessent, and @howardlutnick, for securing strong trade deals across Southeast Asia.
Congressman Adrian Smith: President Trump and his trade team are taking pivotal strides to secure access in global markets for U.S. goods and services to the benefit of America’s farmers, ranchers, workers, and innovation drivers. The Agreements on Reciprocal Trade signed with Malaysia and Cambodia, as well as the frameworks announced with Vietnam and Thailand, represent meaningful progress for U.S. industry as we work to diversify our input supply chains and export markets.
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