(NAFB.com) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced its appreciation for President Donald Trump’s trade agreement in principle with the United Kingdom. Most importantly, the agreement includes market access for beef. This announcement followed years of NCBA’s hard work in building the foundation for a trade deal with the U.K., including numerous meetings with British industry stakeholders, Members of Parliament, the British Embassy, and other British authorities. “With this trade deal, President Trump has delivered a tremendous win for American family farmers and ranchers,” said NCBA President Buck Wehrbein . “For years, American cattle producers have seen the United Kingdom as an ideal partner for trade.” He also says between the countries’ shared history, culture, and their desire for high-quality American beef, securing a trade agreement is a natural step forward. When the United Kingdom left the European Union, it opened the door for securing international trade agreements with countries like the U.S.