Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced that China has taken numerous actions to begin implementing its agriculture-related commitments in the Phase One trade deal.
The countries first entered into the landmark agreement back on February 14.
China’s actions toward implementing the deal include signing a protocol that allows the importation of U.S. fresh chipping potatoes.
They’ve lifted the ban on imports of U.S. poultry and poultry products, including pet food containing poultry products.
China has lifted restrictions on imports of U.S. pet food that contains ruminant material.
They’ve also updated lists of facilities approved for exporting animal protein, pet food, dairy infant formula, and tallow for industry use to China.
The Chinese government has also updated the lists of products that can be exported to China as feed additives.
Additionally, China has begun announcing tariff exclusions for imports of U.S. agricultural products subject to its retaliatory tariffs, and it announced a reduction in retaliatory tariff rates on certain U.S. agricultural goods.
Lighthizer says, “We’re already seeing positive results just a month after signing the agreement with China. We will continue to ensure the agreement is strictly enforced for the benefit of our workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses.”
