Trade
April 22, 2016
Producers throughout the Third District stress to me how crucial trade is to their economic success. Not only do trade agreements and memberships in international trade organizations open new markets for Nebraska products, but they can also level the playing field for producers, manufacturers, and consumers by ensuring everyone abides by the same set of rules.
Issues:TradeWays & Means
March 18, 2016
The tireless work of our farmers, ranchers, and value-added and support industries has made Nebraska’s Third District the number one agriculture district in the country.
Issues:AgricultureTradeWays & Means
February 9, 2016
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new agreement with Israel to lift the ban on U.S. beef imports, which has been in place since 2003.
Issues:TradeWays & Means
February 5, 2016
The United States once again did not make the list of the top ten freest economies in the world, according to the 2016 Index of Economic Freedom just released by the Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal. Declining economic freedom cannot become the status quo for our great nation.
January 29, 2016
Speaking with nearly 200 young farmers and ranchers from across our state recently reinforced to me how bright the future looks for Nebraska agriculture.
December 11, 2015
Though the fight against government overreach is ongoing, we have made significant progress this year in our efforts to stand against the Obama administration’s regulatory agenda and cut through red tape for Nebraskans.
December 11, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) spoke on the House floor today in support of H.R. 644, the Conference Report to the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, to modernize and streamline the U.S. customs system to improve exporting.
Issues:TradeWays & Means
December 7, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled Canada and Mexico may impose retaliatory tariffs of up to $1.01 billion on imported U.S. products due to the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) law.
Issues:AgricultureTrade
November 9, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement on the potential revocation of duty-free status of South African agriculture exports to the U.S. under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
Issues:TradeWays & Means
October 9, 2015
This week marked the conclusion of negotiations on a historic trade agreement. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has the potential to open many leading global markets to Nebraska agriculture, but it is important we review all the details before determining whether this agreement should become law.
Issues:AgricultureTradeWays & Means