The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced the signing of a reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Bangladesh, a move welcomed by U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) as a significant win for American wheat farmers.
“The signing of this reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Bangladesh is a win for American wheat farmers,” said Mike Spier, USW president and CEO. “Beyond putting bushels on boats, this bilateral agreement reinforces our shared commitment to a mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh.”
The U.S. wheat industry has actively supported efforts to expand agricultural exports to Bangladesh. In July 2025, USW signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bangladeshi government, committing Bangladesh to annual purchases of 700,000 metric tons (25.7 million bushels) of U.S. wheat for five years.
Bangladesh has already fulfilled much of that commitment, rising from a swing buyer to the eighth largest market for U.S. wheat in the 2025/2026 marketing year. As of January 29, 2026, Bangladesh had purchased more than 676,000 metric tons (24.8 million bushels) of U.S. wheat.
USW supports these purchases through hands-on consultations and in-country projects focused on U.S. wheat quality. Spier noted that while the MOU and the reciprocal trade agreement are technically separate, they work together to further trade between the two countries.
“We look forward to continuing to work with Bangladesh’s government, millers and bakers to showcase the value of U.S. wheat and explore opportunities for continued growth in this market,” Spier said.
