# Pillen wraps London trade mission promoting Nebraska beef, ethanol  
**Published:** 2026-04-30T20:40:37.000Z  
**Source:** [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/gov-jim-pillen-completes-two-day-london-trip-to-promote-nebraska-beef-ethanol/)  
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Governor Jim Pillen completed a two-day trade mission to London, wrapping up Thursday night after meetings designed to expand market access for Nebraska's beef and ethanol exports under a new [U.S.-UK trade agreement](https://governor.nebraska.gov/gov-pillen-transatlantic-visit-tout-nebraska-beef-ethanol-and-energy-production).

The visit focused on capitalizing on [the Economic Prosperity Deal finalized in June 2025](https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/06/fact-sheet-implementing-the-general-terms-of-the-u-s-uk-economic-prosperity-deal/), which eliminated longstanding tariffs that have blocked Nebraska's agricultural products from British markets for years. For the first time in nearly six years, duty-free shipments of U.S. beef are now being sent to the UK, thanks to the new trade framework implemented last year.

During the trip, Pillen met with members of the U.S. Embassy and the United Kingdom's chief trade negotiator, Graham Floater. "Given the recent trade framework that exists between the U.S. and the U.K. and the favorable conditions for exporting more beef, ethanol and other American products, this is a good time to build relationships," Pillen said.

Under the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, the United Kingdom implemented a duty-free quota allowing 370 million gallons of U.S. ethanol to be imported annually, eliminating previous tariffs of approximately 20%. For cattlemen the latest deal with the UK is seeing exports quotas on tariff free beef jump from 1,000 metric tons to 13,000 tons per year.

Pillen attended a dinner hosted by the U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Meat Export Federation featuring Nebraska beef, where he met with UK importers and culinary industry leaders. "Nebraska beef is the best on earth — and I'm proud to build relationships and create opportunities for our ranchers to sell their beef around the world," Pillen said on social media.

Before returning to Nebraska, the governor had a second opportunity to promote U.S. beef at an exclusive dinner at Smith & Wollensky steakhouse in London, with the invited crowd including more than 100 importers, distributors and others in the British foodservice and retail industries. The deal represents a significant breakthrough for producers who have pursued UK market access for decades.

## Sources

- [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/gov-jim-pillen-completes-two-day-london-trip-to-promote-nebraska-beef-ethanol/)
- [Gov. Pillen on Transatlantic Visit to Tout Nebraska Beef, Ethanol and Energy Production](https://governor.nebraska.gov/gov-pillen-transatlantic-visit-tout-nebraska-beef-ethanol-and-energy-production)
- [Pillen Promotes Nebraska Beef, Ethanol on London Trade Trip](https://northplattepost.com/posts/aac59415-4aea-45b2-828d-a8018bec909a)
- [US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal Overview](https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/06/fact-sheet-implementing-the-general-terms-of-the-u-s-uk-economic-prosperity-deal/)

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