Smith Applauds Trump Administration Agreement to Send U.S. Pork to Argentina

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the Trump administration finalized an agreement to restore trade access for U.S. pork to Argentina for the first time since 1992.

“More good news for Nebraska agriculture today, as the Trump administration continues opening more markets to producers,” Smith said. “In June, U.S. beef producers gained access to China’s market, bringing an end to a 14-year ban. Now, our pork producers can sell to Argentine consumers for the first time in 25 years.

“I applaud these efforts to bolster U.S. agriculture. It is vital we continue working to increase market access for producers.”

Smith serves on the Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over trade, and is the founder and co-chairman of the Modern Agriculture Caucus.

Smith also recently introduced a resolution in the House in support of negotiating a trade agreement with Japan.