The United States–Guatemala Agreement on Reciprocal Trade signed on Friday by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Guatemala’s Minister of Economy Adriana Gabriela Garcia will help boost exports of U.S. ethanol to that country. “President Trump’s leadership is forging a new direction for trade that promotes partnership and prosperity in Latin America, further strengthening the American economy, supporting American workers, …
2025 Ethanol Exports Again Set Record in 11 Months
Just like 2024, ethanol exports in 2025 topped the previous year and set a new record before the year came to an end, providing a needed lift for the industry according to the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). According to data released today by the Census Bureau, 2025 U.S. ethanol exports through November totaled 1.96 billion gallons, already surpassing annual shipments …
RFA Comments on Canada Clean Fuel Proposal
The Renewable Fuels Association this week submitted comments to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) expressing strong support for Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) and potential amendments to the program. The comments respond to a December ECCC discussion paper that laid out potential targeted amendments meant to “strengthen the resiliency and support the development of Canada’s low-carbon fuel sector, while …
2026 Ethanol Production Off to Record Start
According to the latest Energy Information Agency data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association, U.S. ethanol production is getting off to a record start this year. For the week ending January 9, ethanol production skyrocketed by nearly nine percent to a record high of 1.20 million barrels per day, equivalent to 50.23 million gallons daily. Output was 9.2% higher than …
Ethanol Production Hits Record High
U.S. ethanol production hit a record high of 1.13 million barrels per day (b/d) the week ending December 12, equivalent to 47.50 million gallons daily, according to the latest EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. Ethanol production was up 2.4% from the previous week and was 2.5% higher than the same week last year, and 5.9% above the …
Ethanol Exports Drop in September
After riding high in August, U.S. ethanol exports took a dive in September, sliding 21% to a seven-month low of 148.4 million gallons (mg), according to the latest Trade Monitor from the Renewable Fuels Association. Canada remained the top destination, importing 65.6 mg (-12%) and accounting for 63% of all denatured fuel ethanol sales. Exports to the European Union declined …
RFA Supports USTR Investigation of China Trade Actions
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) held a public hearing Tuesday to hear comments on whether a Section 301 investigation should be made into China’s commitments made as part of the 2020 Phase One Agreement, and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) testified with a resounding yes. RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper said a thorough investigation into China’s prejudicial trade …
RFA Calls for Reciprocal Duties on Chinese Ag Imports
In comments to the U.S. Trade Representative this week, the Renewable Fuels Association noted that while the Trump administration has worked to enforce a 2019 trade agreement, China has failed to satisfy commitments to increase trade in ethanol and distillers grains. Accordingly, RFA calls on the United States to implement reciprocal duties on U.S. imports of Chinese ag products. “On …
Ethanol Exports to Canada and EU Hit Records
U.S. ethanol exports increased to 188.8 million gallons (mg) in August, 15% above July and 24% ahead of year-ago levels, thanks to record-setting shipments to Canada and the European Union, accounting for nearly two-thirds of total volumes, according to the latest trade update from the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). Canada climbed 11% to 74.4 mg, remaining the top outlet and …
Ethanol Production Hits Record High
U.S. ethanol production hit a record high for the last week of October, according to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. For the week ending October 31, ethanol production ramped up 2.9% to a record high of 1.12 million b/d, equivalent to 47.17 million gallons daily. Output was 1.6% higher than the same week last year and 5.3% …