USMEF Statement on Senate Confirmation of Luke Lindberg as USDA Under Secretary for Trade

The U.S. Senate confirmed Luke Lindberg to serve as USDA under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs.

U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued the following statement:

USMEF applauds the U.S. Senate for confirming Luke Lindberg with a strong showing of bipartisan support. This is a critical time for agricultural trade and Mr. Lindberg brings great passion and extensive experience to this role. He has a proven track record as a champion for U.S. agriculture and USMEF looks forward to working with him to expand global demand for U.S. red meat.

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USMEF media contact:
Joe Schuele
jschuele@usmef.org
303-547-0030