Growth Energy, the largest biofuel trade association in the United States, has submitted recommendations to the Trump administration targeting foreign trade barriers for elimination. The move comes in response to the America First Trade Policy and Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs presidential memoranda.
Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, emphasized the importance of fair trade for the rural economy. "Ethanol exports set a record in 2024, and we support USTR's efforts to make trade more fair and beneficial for the rural economy," Skor said.
The association's comments highlighted several key areas for action:
Reciprocal tariffs on Brazil, which currently enjoys unrestricted access to U.S. markets while maintaining barriers to U.S. biofuels.
Urging China to fulfill its commitment to increase imports of U.S. ethanol and agricultural commodities.
Addressing restrictions on crop-based biofuels in the European Union, United Kingdom, and under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Growth Energy expressed gratitude for the U.S. Trade Representative's work to date and anticipates continued efforts to address unfair trade barriers as the administration negotiates new trade agreements supporting the domestic rural economy.
