US Touts Opening of Tunisia Market to US Poultry and Beef

U.S. meat exporters are expected to benefit from the opening of the Tunisian market to U.S. beef, poultry and egg products. An agreement on export certificates was confirmed by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue. “New access to the Tunisian market is an important step in ensuring that American farmers and ranchers can continue to expand their exports of U.S. agricultural products,” said Lighthizer. In 2018, U.S. exports of agricultural products to Tunisia exceeded $264 million. Initial estimates are that Tunisia would import annually $5 million to $10 million of beef, poultry, and egg products from the United States, with additional growth over time.