Smith Discusses Trade, Agriculture with EU Parliament Members

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) along with other members of the House Committee on Ways and Means met with Members of the European Parliament Committee on International Trade to directly discuss trade issues, including the possibility of a transatlantic U.S.-European Union (EU) trade agreement. During the meeting, Smith stressed the importance of addressing agriculture trade barriers as part of any trade agreement with the EU.

“A comprehensive agreement would deepen our economic relationship with the EU. Additionally, it creates a unique opportunity to address many longstanding barriers to U.S. food and agriculture exports in the European market.

“I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this important issue with our counterparts, and hope our meeting will serve as a constructive step towards reducing trade barriers in Europe for Nebraska’s exporters.”

The meeting today was part of the semi-annual Transatlantic Legislators Dialogue, which was established in 1999 to facilitate coordination and the exchange of information between the U.S. Congress and the European Parliament.