U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spent the second day of her trade delegation visit to the United Kingdom this week meeting with the U.K. Department for Energy Security and talking with industry leaders about opportunities for American products, including ethanol. Sec. Rollins’ visit comes after President Donald Trump announced a new U.K. trade deal last week.

“President Trump has secured a major deal with the U.K. that increases access for American agricultural goods, and today, I saw firsthand the supply chain and positioning of American products in the United Kingdom. I heard from industry leaders in retail, hospitality, and manufacturing about opportunities for greater access for American agriculture,” said Secretary Rollins.

“I visited 10 Downing Street to speak with the Prime Minister’s Special Adviser on Business and Investment, Varun Chandra, about the importance of a fair and reciprocal trade relationship between the U.S. and U.K. I also met with the U.K. Department for Energy Security and other heads of government to promote U.S. ethanol and ensure fair market access for U.S. beef, poultry, pork, seafood, rice, specially crops, wood pellets, and all agricultural exports. The Trump Administration is putting Farmers First into action, and I look forward to continuing to fight for American agriculture on the world stage.”

Secretary Rollins visited the Department for Energy Security (DESNZ) and met with Secretary of State for DESNZ Rt. Hon. Ed Miliband MP and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Michael Shanks to discuss adopting an E10 mandate across the U.K.