WASHINGTON – Last week, President Trump delivered another win for the American people, safeguarding America’s economic and national security by reaching a trade and economic deal with President Xi Jinping of China. This historic agreement includes commitments from Beijing ranging from securing long-term purchases of U.S. soybeans and other agricultural exports to effectively eliminating China’s export controls on rare earths and other critical minerals.
The deal was quickly applauded by American farmers, industry leaders, and lawmakers:
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Farm Bureau is encouraged by China’s commitment to import soybean and sorghum from the United States … Today’s three-year agreement comes within days of announced trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, along with frameworks with Thailand and Vietnam.
American Soybean Association President and Soybean Farmer Caleb Ragland: Today’s announcement is great news for American agriculture, and soybean farmers are extremely grateful to President Trump for making soybeans a priority in negotiations with China. This is a meaningful step forward to reestablishing a stable, long-term trading relationship that delivers results for farm families and future generations.
National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust: The President’s meeting with President Xi, and sorghum being named, reflects sorghum’s importance to trade with China. Exports are vital to our industry, and today’s progress opens the door.
National Grain and Feed Association President and CEO Mike Seyfert: We thank President Trump for his efforts to reopen the Chinese market to U.S. agricultural exports. U.S. farmers and agriculture shippers depend on this key market. By engaging China and removing barriers to resuming exports to the region, the administration is reaffirming America’s role as a dependable supplier while advancing opportunities for U.S. farmers, agribusinesses, exporters, and the thousands of workers whose jobs depend on open global trade.
U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom: USMEF is encouraged by the progress being made in trade negotiations with China, and we appreciate the Trump administration’s emphasis on restoring market access for U.S. agricultural exports.
National Pork Producers President and Ohio Pork Producer Duane Stateler: In a win for U.S. agriculture and America’s pork producers, China has suspended its retaliatory tariffs set in March.
Senator Chuck Grassley: Pres Trump continues productive Asia trip China FINALLY buying US soybeans is step in right direction.
Senator Roger Marshall: This is what leadership looks like. Thank you, President @realDonaldTrump.
Senator Marsha Blackburn: After a successful week of trade deals in Asia, President @realDonaldTrump has secured a historic deal with China that puts America first. He could teach a master class in foreign policy.
Senator Joni Ernst: After zero new trade deals under Biden, President Trump is delivering for Iowa farmers. This is why he is the dealmaker-in-chief!
Representative Adrian Smith: American soybean producers are the best in the world and deserve fair access around the globe. I commend Pres. Trump and his trade team for securing this commitment, and I will work diligently to ensure China fulfills it.
Representative Beth Van Duyne: Boom! President Trump and his administration are putting Americans first every day.
Representative Darin LaHood: I am grateful to @POTUS and his administration for securing this massive win and creating more certainty for #IL16 farmers!
Representative Greg Steube: Donald Trump is the President of Peace and Prosperity. We’re not even one year into his second term and he’s already delivered for the American people.
Representative Randy Feenstra: Thank you to President Trump for standing with Iowa farmers and opening the Chinese market! This deal will ensure that our soybean growers can sell their product to China, which will power our ag economy forward. President Trump continues to deliver for Iowa agriculture!
Representative Jefferson Shreve: Indiana’s 6th District is home to some of the top soybean producers in the country, and this deal is a win for Hoosier farmers and our ag economy.
Representative Dusty Johnson: This is great news for our soybean producers.
Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks: This is great news for Iowa farmers! Thank you @POTUS for securing this agreement and putting farmers first.
Governor Kim Reynolds: Amazing news for Iowa soybean farmers! As the #2 soybean state, we’re grateful that @POTUS has kept securing a deal for our soybean farmers a priority throughout his negotiations with China. Looking forward to seeing all the details from this trade agreement.
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