July 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode released a statement following news that U.S. and EU leaders have reached a preliminary deal on trade.
“Addressing trade issues with the European Union has been a critical need for American agriculture for years, and we are thrilled to see the Trump Administration make progress with this important market. We look forward to learning more about this agreement and seeing how the EU will improve its standing as a trading partner for American farmers, ranchers, and agriculture manufacturers. A strong trade relationship between the U.S. and the 27 countries in the EU will benefit producers and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.”
The European Union imported about $474 million of refined corn products from the United States in 2024, the 3rd largest export market for U.S. refined corn products. Overall, the EU is the 4th largest market for total exports of U.S. agricultural products.
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About the Corn Refiners Association (CRA)
The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade association representing the corn refining industry of the United States. CRA and its predecessors have served this important segment of American agribusiness since 1913. Corn refiners manufacture sweeteners, starch, advanced bioproducts, corn oil and feed products from corn components such as starch, oil, protein, and fiber.