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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Hong Kong from May 12-16, to enhance market access and expand U.S. agricultural exports. The delegation includes more than three dozen agribusinesses, trade organizations and representatives from five state departments of agriculture.

Private exporters reported sales of 235,000 MT of corn received in the reporting period for delivery to Mexico - 130,000 MT is for delivery during MY 2024/2025 and 105,000 MT is for delivery during MY 2025/2026.

On April 23, 2025 the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced increased availability of credit guarantees for sales of U.S. agricultural commodities under the Commodity Credit Corporation’s (CCC) Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) for fiscal year 2025.

Private exporters reported sales of 110,000 MT of corn for delivery to Portugal during MY 2024/2025.

Private exporters reported sales of 120,000 MT of corn for delivery to Japan during MY 2024/2025.

Private exporters reported sales of 121,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations - 55,000 MT is for delivery during MY 2024/2025 and 66,000 MT is for delivery during MY 2025/2026.

Private exporters reported sales of 198,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during MY 2024/2025.

Private exporters reported sales of 240,000 MT of corn for delivery to Spain during MY 2024/2025.

For Fiscal Year 2025, Food for Progress anticipates awarding five to seven new cooperative agreements, for projects of three- to five-years in duration. Priority countries include Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Vietnam.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025 and accepting applications for four export market development programs.

Private exporters reported sales of 135,000 MT of soybean cake and meal for delivery to the Philippines during MY 2024/2025.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, scheduled for July 13-17, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in the region must apply by April 2, 2025.