China Trade Investigation-AFBF
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson. The U.S. government is investigating potentially unfair trading practices from China.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says farmers across the country are being hurt by broken promises …
DUVALL … “The U.S. Trade Representative office recently announced it was opening a Section 301 investigation into China’s implementation of the Phase One trade agreement. In essence, the U.S. wants to know if China has lived up to its obligations under the agreement by purchasing American goods, including agriculture good.”
Relationships like these, Duvall says are critical for American producers …
DUVALL … “Farmers rely on international trade for about one-fifth of their income, so fair markets are critical. China is the third-largest buyer of American-grown food products, behind Mexico and Canada. Unfortunately, China has fallen short of its obligations.”
It’s important, Duvall says that the administration understands exactly what works and what doesn’t …
DUVALL … “Farm Bureau is sending that message to the U.S. Trade Representative to emphasize the toll trade disputes, tariffs, and unfulfilled promises take on America’s farmers and ranchers. Farmers deserve a level playing field.”
That is Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
