# USDA launches agribusiness trade mission to Vietnam

> USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden arrived in Ho Chi Minh City to lead a three-day mission connecting U.S. exporters with Vietnamese importers and distributors. The delegation includes 43 agribusinesses and 37 trade organizations, and USDA highlighted growth opportunities for U.S. ethanol, dairy products and premium beef. Vietnam imported more than $5.6 billion in U.S. agricultural and related products last year, with U.S. agricultural exports there up 38% from 2024 to 2025.

- Date: 2026-11-09 · published 2026-11-10T06:06:54.187Z
- Category: trade · region United States and Vietnam · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/91011-usda-launches-agribusiness-trade-mission-to-vietnam
- Commodities: [Ethanol](https://feedsoft.ai/c/ETHANOL.md), [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

The mission aims to build export channels and market share, which could support future U.S. ethanol, dairy and beef sales in Vietnam. It signals potential demand rather than a confirmed purchase, so any price effect is likely limited for now.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: bullish ▲
- ETHANOL: bullish ▲
- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| LCATTLE | 2020-06-16 | [USDA Trade Mitigation Purchases to Feed People in Need and Aid American Farmers Surpass $2B \| USDA](https://feedsoft.ai/events/52597-usda-trade-mitigation-purchases-to-feed-people-in-need-and-aid-american-farmers.md) | -2.6% | -2.8% |
| LCATTLE | 2020-01-15 | [China deal to open flood gates for US ag trade \| 2020-01-15  \| Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.](https://feedsoft.ai/events/55159-china-deal-to-open-flood-gates-for-us-ag-trade-2020-01-15-agri-pulse.md) | -0.4% | -4.5% |
| LCATTLE | 2026-10-27 | [US-Mexico Cattle Trade and Beef Markets](https://feedsoft.ai/events/580-us-mexico-cattle-trade-and-beef-markets.md) | -3.0% | — |
| LCATTLE | 2019-09-27 | [Cattle futures surge as trade grows bullish on potential U.S. exports to Japan](https://feedsoft.ai/events/57214-cattle-futures-surge-as-trade-grows-bullish-on-potential-u-s-exports-to-japan.md) | +3.3% | +7.5% |
| LCATTLE | 2018-05-21 | [Trade truce with China could boost US beef, soybeans and other agriculture products](https://feedsoft.ai/events/64915-trade-truce-with-china-could-boost-us-beef-soybeans-and-other-agriculture.md) | -1.8% | -0.1% |
| MILK | 2020-06-16 | [USDA Trade Mitigation Purchases to Feed People in Need and Aid American Farmers Surpass $2B \| USDA](https://feedsoft.ai/events/52597-usda-trade-mitigation-purchases-to-feed-people-in-need-and-aid-american-farmers.md) | +2.0% | +18.2% |
| MILK | 2016-08-02 | [Strong increase in dairy prices at latest Global Dairy Trade auction - Agriland.ie](https://feedsoft.ai/events/6036-strong-increase-in-dairy-prices-at-latest-global-dairy-trade-auction-agriland-ie.md) | +12.3% | +10.9% |
| MILK | 2021-07-23 | [Weekly dairy digest: USDA releases its annual dairy market and trade report
						 \| The Cattle Site](https://feedsoft.ai/events/46067-weekly-dairy-digest-usda-releases-its-annual-dairy-market-and-trade-report-the.md) | -0.5% | -3.3% |

## Sources

- feedstuffs.com: https://www.feedstuffs.com/market-news/usda-launches-2026-agribusiness-trade-mission-to-vietnam

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