Farm Credit Welcomes USMCA, China Phase One

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Farm Credit Council CEO Todd Van Hoose today made the following statement on the U.S. Senate passing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and President Trump securing phase one of a trade deal with China.

“This week’s accomplishments on trade offer an encouraging start to 2020 for America’s farmers and ranchers. The Senate passing USMCA today and President Trump signing the first phase of a trade deal with China will begin to restore and improve trade with our most significant and strategic partners. We thank President Trump for his leadership and commitment to American agriculture, and we thank Congress for pushing USMCA across the finish line.”