US Dry Bean Council Welcomes Transpacific Partnership Deal

October 5, 2015

Miami, Florida

The US Dry Bean Council (USDBC) welcomes the news of a final agreement on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.  Trade agreements are critical to our industry to; level the competitive playing field, open new market access opportunities, ensure reliance on a science based regulatory system, and eliminate unfair trade practices.  In the absence of an agreement in the Doha Round of trade talks in the World Trade Organization, “the TPP takes on additional importance in enforcing the message that successful trade partnerships rely on a rules based system,” according to Rebecca Bratter, Executive Director.

We recognize and thank the tireless work of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the engagement of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure a deal that presents the best possible value for U.S. agriculture.  We know that in the coming weeks, we need to continue to push for Congressional ratification of TPP and emphasize the importance of this deal as the new benchmark for trade agreements and an unprecedented opportunity for new export channels.  Bill Thoreson, President of the U.S. Dry Bean Council emphasized that “We will be working with our members and constituents to continue to ensure a unified voice of support for this deal as we believe it represents a new era in global trade.”

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The U.S. Dry Beans Council (USDBC) is the national trade association representing the global trade interests of U.S. dry bean growers, shippers, dealers, and processors.