Trade

Smith Votes for Farm Bill Conference Report

January 29, 2014

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) voted in favor of H.R. 2642, the Farm Bill Conference Report.

Protecting American Interests Through Trade

January 24, 2014

After years of negotiations, the United States signed and approved trade agreements with Panama, Colombia, and South Korea in 2011, and all three agreements went into effect in 2012.

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Legislators favor trade priorities act

January 13, 2014

In The News

Robert Pore

Grand Island Independent

Legislation that would help advance new trade agreements to benefit Nebraska producers, manufacturers and consumers is being supported by U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., and U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb.

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Smith Applauds Trade Priorities Act

January 9, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today made the following statement following the introduction of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act:

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Trade Agreement Moves Forward

November 29, 2013

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International trade is a critical factor in the success of Nebraska producers, manufacturers, and consumers.

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Expanding Opportunities Through Trade

August 23, 2013

Columns

Expanding international markets for American goods and products has benefitted Nebraska producers, manufacturers, and consumers.

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Smith Announces Trade Town Hall Meetings

August 13, 2013

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will host a series of three town hall meetings focused on international trade.

Issues:TradeWays & Means

Smith Statement on Japan and the Trans-Pacific Partnership

April 12, 2013

Press Release

Today, the Obama Administration announced bilateral consultations with Japan about its interest in joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have concluded and the U.S. welcomes Japan joining TPP negotiations.

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Meeting the Food Demands of the Future

March 15, 2013

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Nebraska farmers are among the most efficient and productive in the world. Our producers have embraced new technologies and techniques to produce an abundance of crops, opening the door to increased trade and helping to feed the world. These advances have not only helped American agriculture thrive, but also play a critical role in meeting global food demands of the present and future.

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Smith Works to Expand Trade Opportunities for Nebraska Products in India

March 13, 2013

Press Release

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) participated in a House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade hearing on U.S. – India relations. During the hearing, Smith noted agricultural exporters in Nebraska’s Third District experience tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade in India. Smith asked Allen F. Johnson, who served as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative from 2001 to 2005, to explain these barriers.

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