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The Trans Pacific Partnership could expand U.S. trade in a number of export markets, including distillers grains, according to an article by WSIL-TV in Carterville, Illinois (http://bit.ly/…).

The trade deal could potentially expand trade between the U.S. and 12 key export markets that have been previously protected, including Japan, Mexico and Malaysia.

The TPP could be good news for a variety of industry, including grains and livestock, and could give the U.S. a presence in new market places.

Since dried distillers grains are widely used in the beef, dairy, swine and poultry industry, both in the U.S. and a growing number of countries that import DDG, the trade deal could indirectly benefit ethanol producers as well.

Although the TPP had a victory in the Senate, it has faced more opposition in the House, which could act on the bill when it returns from a break next week.

Cheryl Anderson can be reached at Cheryl.anderson@dtn.com

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