Rep. Dusty Johnson, U.S. Representative for South Dakota | Congresman Dusty Johnson Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Dusty Johnson, U.S. Representative for South Dakota | Congresman Dusty Johnson Official U.S. House Headshot
In Washington, D.C., the House Agriculture Trade Caucus co-chairs, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), have introduced a resolution on Agriculture Trade Day. The resolution emphasizes a renewed commitment to supporting market access, trade promotion programs, comprehensive agreements, robust trade enforcement, elimination of trade barriers, and the pursuit of science-based standards.
“Agriculture is the backbone of America and an essential part of our economy,” said Johnson. “South Dakota is no stranger to the agriculture way of life and the importance of ag trade. I'm proud to partner with the Ag Trade Caucus to highlight the value of ag trade for our country and our farming and ranching families and communities.”
Smith commented on recent challenges faced by American farmers: "Over the last four years, American farmers and ranchers lost ground in international markets, moving from an agriculture trade surplus to a record trade deficit. The U.S. must drive an aggressive agenda to level the playing field and ensure our hardworking producers can sell their products globally."
Panetta highlighted issues affecting producers: "Producers in California’s 19th Congressional District and across the country are facing growing trade barriers, declining exports, and the loss of hard-earned global market share.” He added that this bipartisan resolution aims to push Congress and the administration toward policies that open markets and enforce trade commitments.
The resolution has garnered support from various representatives including Darin LaHood (R-IL), Don Bacon (R-NE), Josh Harder (D-CA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Eric Sorensen (D-IL), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Max Miller (R-OH), Greg Landsman (D-OH), Jeff Hurd (R-CO), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Sanford Bishop (D-GA), and Bennie Thompson (D-MS).
It also has backing from numerous organizations such as Strategic Digital Comms, California League of Food Producers, Meat Import Council of America, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, Sweetener Users Association, USA Rice among others.
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