From the President:
Where are the trade agreements?
Supply chain issues are disrupting our economy. As farmers, we are concerned with access to fuel and fertilizers this Fall. Those concerns are real.
But, let’s not lose sight of the importance of international trade.
A few months ago, the Biden administration announced a new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework to shift focus to Asia and combat China’s influence. While we welcome the attention to Asian markets, why isn’t the administration pursuing a full trade agreement to increase market access and reduce tariffs? And why are there no new trade agreements in the works elsewhere? Other countries are running laps around us with new agreements that will give them strategic advantages.
The administration is simply moving too slowly to expand global opportunities for America’s farmers, ranchers, and businesses.
IFB will continue to every opportunity to remind our congressional delegation and the Administration of the importance of adding trade agreements.