Senate Hearing on U.S. Agricultural Trade Perspectives
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
The hearing highlights the federal government's ongoing efforts to address trade barriers and retaliatory actions that directly impact the profitability and of U.S. agricultural producers.
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U.S. farmers and ranchers
Their livelihoods and export market access are directly impacted by the trade policies and barriers discussed in the hearing.
Senate Committee on Agriculture
The committee is responsible for legislative oversight and the development of the Farm Bill.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on September 13, 2018, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
- The committee discussed the status of the 2018 Farm Bill and its role in providing certainty for the agricultural industry.
- Chairman Roberts noted that retaliatory trade actions have caused immediate negative impacts on the agricultural sector.
- The committee identified non-science-based regulations and foreign government non-compliance as primary barriers to trade.
- The hearing included testimony from the Office of the United States Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- The appendix contains written responses to questions from various Senators regarding trade policy and agricultural economics.
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Why It Matters
The hearing highlights the federal government's ongoing efforts to address trade barriers and retaliatory actions that directly impact the profitability and of U.S. agricultural producers.
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Trade Uncertainty
The hearing highlights a transition period where traditional agricultural trade stability was being challenged by new retaliatory tariff policies.
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