The agreement effectively finalizes a pact negotiated last June between the U.S. and South African industries to reopen the South African market to bone-in U.S. chicken parts.
U.S. exports that could be affected include fruits, vegetables, grains, pasta, chocolates, baked goods, prepared food, jewelry, liquor, wine and furniture.
National Chicken Council adviser Kevin Brosch testified before the Senate Committee on Finance about the effectiveness of the enforcement of any new agreements and the trade agreements the United States already has on the books.