U.S. Wheat Associates welcomed the announcement of the signing of the United States-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
“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 the Trump Administration’s efforts to increase agricultural exports to Bangladesh. In July 2025, USW signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Bangladesh, which committed Bangladesh to annual purchases of 700,000 metric tons (25.7 million bushels) of U.S. wheat for five years.
Bangladesh is already fulfilling 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 has purchased more than 676,000 MT (24.8 million bushels) of U.S. wheat. In turn, USW is supporting these purchases through hands-on consultations and in-country projects focused on U.S. wheat quality.
“While the MOU signed in July is technically separate from the reciprocal trade agreement signed today, we see these agreements working hand-in-hand to further trade between the United States and Bangladesh,” Spier said. “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.”
U.S. Wheat Associates news release
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