USDA Launches Record-Setting Agribusiness Trade Mission to Vietnam
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Alexander Vaden leads historic trade mission to Vietnam following a 38 percent increase in U.S. agricultural exports to the market.
Record Delegation Deployed to Ho Chi Minh City
From November 9 to November 12, 2026, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducted the largest agribusiness trade delegation in the history of its Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The mission, held in Ho Chi Minh City, was led by USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Alexander Vaden and targeted expanding market access for U.S. food and agricultural products in Vietnam.
Composition of the Agribusiness Trade Mission
The trade mission brought together representatives across the public and private sectors. The official delegation included 43 U.S. agribusinesses alongside 37 trade organizations. State-level agricultural agencies were also directly involved, with participation from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the Kansas Department of Agriculture, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Expanding Trade Opportunities in a Growing Import Market
The trade mission follows rapid growth in bilateral commercial ties. In 2025, Vietnam ranked as the seventh-largest export market for U.S. agricultural and related products, with total imports from the U.S. reaching approximately $5.6 billion. That valuation came after U.S. agricultural exports to Vietnam grew by 38% between 2024 and 2025, providing the backdrop for the expanded trade delegation.
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