(NAFB.com) – U.S. Wheat Associates welcomed the announcement of the signing of the U.S.-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. “The signing of the reciprocal trade agreement between the U.S. 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.” In July 2025, USW signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Bangladesh, which committed to annual purchases of 700,000 metric tons, or 25.7 million bushels, of U.S. wheat for the next 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 metric tons, or 24.8 million bushels, of U.S. wheat.