The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $480 million to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous and strengthen global food security through its two premier international food assistance programs, McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress. These programs rely on and support American farmers, ranchers, and producers, who generously share their bounty with the world, and open key markets for American businesses. For the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, USDA is providing $240 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 funds to purchase U.S. commodities to support six projects in five countries. Through Food for Progress, USDA is providing $240 million in FY 2025 funds to purchase U.S. commodities to support eight projects in six countries. Under both programs, USDA purchases U.S.-grown commodities from American farmers and producers and provides them to implementing organizations. McGovern-Dole partners will utilize 56,170 metric tons of U.S. grown packaged commodities, a 50 percent increase from 2024, which will be used to provide critical school meals to vulnerable communities in Benin, Honduras, Mozambique, Pakistan, and Senegal. Food for Progress implementing organizations will sell 361,000 metric tons of U.S. grown commodities, a 12 percent increase from 2024, in foreign markets and use the proceeds to provide critical support to remove trade barriers, increase imports of crops for agricultural inputs for American business, and ensure market access for American products in Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Vietnam, Nigeria, and Nepal. Details of the fiscal year 2025 McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress funding allocations are available on the Foreign Agricultural Service website. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Announces a Trade Mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, to Advance America First Trade Policy
WASHINGTON, September 26, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, scheduled for February 2–5, 2026. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in Indonesia’s thriving agricultural market must apply by October 10, 2025. Under the agreement, Indonesia would eliminate tariffs on more than 99% of U.S. products and address long-standing barriers to U.S. agricultural trade, opening doors to expanded market access in the world’s fourth-largest country. “This trade deal creates an unprecedented opportunity for American farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses to gain more access to Southeast Asia’s largest market,” said Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke J. Lindberg, who will lead the mission. “This mission is well-timed to connect U.S. exporters with key buyers and meet Indonesia’s growing demand for high–quality American agricultural goods – boosting rural economies and keeping U.S. products globally competitive.” In 2024, U.S. agricultural exports to Indonesia totaled nearly $3 billion, making it the 11th-largest market for U.S. products. Despite the U.S. being the fourth-largest agricultural supplier to Indonesia, there is a $1.1 billion deficit. The 2025 trade agreement is expected to unlock new market access and help close the gap. Indonesia’s expanding middle class and consistent post-pandemic growth make it a priority market for U.S. exporters. The population is expected to grow by 4 percent, reaching nearly 300 million by 2030. Opportunities in the Indonesian market include:
Participants will join buyers from across Indonesia for targeted business-to-business meetings. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service staff and regional experts will also host networking events, market briefings, and site visits. For more information or to apply, visit the Indonesia Agribusiness Trade Mission webpage. The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. The trade mission is part of USDA’s broader 2025 agricultural export promotion strategy. Recent trade missions to Thailand, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Peru, and the Dominican Republic delivered measurable success for U.S. exporters. Upcoming missions include Taiwan and Mexico. To learn more, visit https://www.fas.usda.gov/
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