Trade connects all of us
As workers, consumers and citizens of countries across the globe, we all benefit from trade. Discover the stories below, and consider becoming an ambassador and sharing your own trade story.
With open trade, the humble soybean becomes a powerful force
Why Mark Albertson’s small town relies on this legume.
Minnesota farmer on trade: Let’s avoid history repeating
Richard Stadheim believes we can learn a lot by looking at the past.
‘It’s a world market today’: A Minnesota farmer’s perspective on trade
Jerry Demmer has seen the benefits of trade at home and abroad.
The U.S. and China: Linked by Trade
China is a critically important export market for U.S. farmers, who in turn help feed the growing Chinese population.
Trade helps keep family business afloat
Growing up on a European cargo ship gave one Cargill employee a unique perspective on global trade.
Why trade matters to me: one family’s story
What is the relationship between a town, a manufacturing facility and a family? For Chris Houfek, they are inseparably linked.
From Arkansas to Mexico: this U.S. turkey farmer counts on free trade
For Arkansas turkey farmer Jeff Lindsey, Mexico is closer than you might think. His farm is located in the town of Elkins, just north of the Ozarks National Forest. But a significant portion of his birds ends up being sold south of the border, hundreds of miles away.