CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (RFD NEWS) — President Donald Trump visited Wisconsin on Thursday, using a stop in one of the nation’s leading dairy states to highlight the administration’s efforts to expand agricultural trade and create new export opportunities for American farmers and ranchers.
Speaking to producers during a roundtable discussion, Trump pointed to what he described as significant gains in agricultural exports under his administration, including increased shipments of meat, poultry, soybeans, biofuels, and dairy products.
“Perhaps most importantly, with our historic trade deals, I’ve dramatically expanded exports of American meat, poultry, soybeans, biofuels, and of course Wisconsin dairy,” Trump said. “Dairy exports have surged nearly $1.2 billion under our leadership.”
Trump’s appearance in Wisconsin also coincided with National Dairy Month, placing additional attention on one of the nation’s leading dairy-producing states. Wisconsin ranks among the top states for milk production and is home to thousands of dairy farms that continue to face challenges ranging from labor availability to production costs and market volatility.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joined Trump for the event and echoed the administration’s focus on improving market access for U.S. agriculture.
Rollins highlighted ongoing efforts to reduce the agricultural trade deficit, telling attendees that the administration has secured 19 new trade deals and trade frameworks over the past year.
The administration argues that those agreements are helping reopen markets for American agricultural products and strengthen demand for commodities ranging from dairy and beef to grains and biofuels.
The visit comes as agriculture remains a central concern for many producers navigating tight margins, elevated input costs, and uncertainty in global markets. Trade remains a key issue for many producers as farm groups continue pushing for expanded export opportunities amid ongoing pressure from high input costs and tight margins.
The White House says boosting agricultural exports remains a central part of its strategy to improve farm profitability and strengthen the rural economy.
