We support trade agreements that provide commercially meaningful and significant improvements in market access for U.S. rice while maintaining the appropriate safety net for U.S. producers that include equal market access for all types and forms of rice.

The Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program, and the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) help the rice industry open foreign markets and promote our products abroad and have a proven track record of success in more than 30 overseas markets.  Learn more about our key export markets here. 
 

Recent News

  • South Africa Trade Mission, Group photo with Ted McKinney South Africa Trade Mission Taps New Markets

    Nov 08, 2018

    Last week USA Rice participated in a Trade Mission here led by Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney and organized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Full story
  • Yellow street sign with text "Challenges ahead" and silouhette of man carrying briefcase getting ready to leap over a hurdle USA Rice Report Identifies Trade Obstacles

    Nov 02, 2018

    This week, USA Rice submitted its comments for the 2018 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE), an annual report issued by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Full story
  • IP-w.USA Rice Delegation Visits UK to Promote Market Interests-181023 USA Rice Visits UK to Promote Market Interests

    Oct 23, 2018

    A delegation of more than a dozen USA Rice members and staff representing some seven companies traveled to the United Kingdom (UK) to meet officials, importers, and wholesalers, and to participate in the UK Rice Symposium. Full story