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RENEWABLE FUELS ASSN THANKS TRUMP FOR JAPAN, INDONESIA TRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jul. 24, 2025
Source: Renewable Fuels Association news release
The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked President Donald Trump for announcing important framework agreements with Japan and Indonesia that will benefit U.S. farmers and ethanol producers.
"We're grateful to President Trump and his team for ensuring U.S. agriculture and renewable fuels are prominently included in these framework agreements," said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. "These deals will ultimately help open important Asian markets and allow greater access for American farm products, renewable fuels, and co-products like distillers grains. This administration clearly understands the leading role American farmers and renewable fuel producers can play when it comes to feeding and fueling the world, and we salute President Trump's efforts to secure fair and reciprocal agreements around the globe. Breaking down barriers to fair trade strengthens our rural economy and the United States as a whole."
Cooper added that Indonesia and Japan are especially important markets for U.S. distillers grains that continue to grow. Indonesia was the fourth-largest export market in 2024, importing 987,000 metric tons--a 6 percent increase over 2023--while Japan ranked eighth, purchasing 454,000 metric tons, a 15 percent increase over the prior year. Both countries also are potentially large future markets for exports of U.S. ethanol, sustainable aviation fuel, and other renewable fuels.
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