Sec. Rollins advocated for U.S. agriculture on her trip to the UK

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is in the United Kingdom this week, her first overseas mission since taking office.

She shared pictures of her meetings on social media, as she advocated for fair trade for U.S. farmers. Rollins’ trip comes on the heels of President Trump announcing a significant trade deal with the UK. Rollins says the country needs American agriculture, and UK consumers and farmers deserve the freedom to choose top-quality U.S. products.

Met with my UK counterpart, Rt. Hon. @SteveReedMP today advocating for U.S. farmers, producers, ranchers, & agricultural exporters to have a fair & level playing field for U.S. exports to the UK market.

The UK needs U.S. Ag — & UK consumers & farmers deserve the freedom to… pic.twitter.com/NzAOeU4oKG
— Secretary Brooke Rollins (@SecRollins) May 13, 2025

Thank you to the UK’s top food + ag leaders — retailers, hospitality, manufacturers, meat, produce & feed importers — for meeting with us today. There’s opportunity for more US products on shelves and menus across the UK. pic.twitter.com/7t25DLMXBi
— Secretary Brooke Rollins (@SecRollins) May 13, 2025

Her message: Let Them Choose USA

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