Agriculture
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December 22, 2016
Acting on the request of the U.S. beef industry, USTR has scheduled a public hearing and is seeking public comments in connection with the EU’s ban on most U.S. beef products. The EU’s ban on U.S. beef is not based on sound science and discriminates against American beef farmers, ranchers, and producers.
Issues:
Agriculture
Trade
December 20, 2016
Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released his 2016 Regulation Rewind Report, a digital booklet highlighting his efforts to reduce the burden of overregulation on Nebraskans.
December 15, 2016
The complaint filed by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) charges that China’s administration of its TRQs for these commodities breaches China’s WTO commitments and undermines American farm exports. The United States is launching this trade enforcement challenge to hold China to its trade commitments and help level the playing field for American rice, wheat, and corn farmers.
Issues:
Agriculture
Trade
December 2, 2016
We can look forward to many opportunities to boost our economy through pro-growth policies and regulatory relief under a unified Republican government. Still, as this year draws to a close, a number of important victories are helping to set the stage for greater growth.
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Agriculture
Economy
Energy
Health Care
Jobs
November 15, 2016
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) presented at a briefing today featuring Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), to discuss the research being conducted by the agency and how it impacts the future of agriculture.
Issues:
Agriculture
November 10, 2016
The American people have spoken, and the power structure in Washington, D.C., has been turned on its head. I congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on his victory and look forward to working with him.
October 7, 2016
It is harvest, and Nebraska farmers are logging long hours. As I travel the Third District and meet with producers, I often hear concerns about low commodity prices and what this means for their livelihoods.
Issues:
Agriculture
Trade
September 23, 2016
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) acted illegally when it issued new requirements for anhydrous ammonia storage without a public comment period.
Issues:
Agriculture
September 16, 2016
We cannot afford to disengage from the global economy and adopt protectionist policies while countries are opening their markets to others around the world. Through careful enforcement of our trade laws, we can level the playing field for U.S. producers while creating more opportunity for Nebraska agriculture.
Issues:
Agriculture
Economy
Trade
Ways & Means
September 13, 2016
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) joined U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, and a bipartisan delegation of congressional leaders today to show his support for a new trade enforcement action against China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a result of its excessive government support for Chinese production of rice, wheat, and corn.
Issues:
Agriculture
Trade
Ways & Means