WASHINGTON, D.C.-Growth Energy applauded the Trump administration’s recent release of additional implementation details regarding the U.S.-japan trade agreement, initially announced in July. The deal is expected to bolster markets for U.S. agricultural products, especially ethanol.
“Rural America needs reliable markets for their crops and that’s exactly what president Trump is delivering through this agreement with Japan,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “As the effects of this agreement ripple out, it will drive new business between U.S. ethanol producers and Japanese buyers, which in turn will translate into more corn purchases and more income for American farmers. We commend the administration for keeping its promises on trade and look forward to watching these agreements bear fruit for American farmers and rural communities.”
U.S. ethanol exports to Japan reached 129 million gallons in 2024, largely in the form of ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE). Through July 2025, exports totaled 82 million gallons, positioning the industry to surpass 2024’s volume even prior to the full implementation of the trade deal.
Further facts on U.S. ethanol exports and industry data is available at Growth Energy’s Data Hub here.
