Thomas Ewing said "with 40 percent of American agricultural commodities and products being exported, the American farmer is more reliant on international markets than any other sector of the U.S. economy. That is why it is so important that the U.S. lay out specific agricultural trade negotiation objectives. Today, I am pleased to introduce the Agricultural Export Enhancement Act of 1998. Until recently, farm exports had soared over the past several years. However, too many trade barriers prevent billions of people from buying our products. Our trade negotiators need to focus their attention on eliminating tariffs, subsidies, and other foreign regulations that limit what we sell overseas. This legislation would establish those negotiating objectives. I would suggest that it is a good bill for many Members of this House to support." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 21, 1998

with 40 percent of American agricultural commodities and products being exported, the American farmer is more reliant on international markets than any other sector of the U.S. economy. That is why it is so important that the U.S. lay out specific agricultural trade negotiation objectives. Today, I am pleased to introduce the Agricultural Export Enhancement Act of 1998. Until recently, farm exports had soared over the past several years. However, too many trade barriers prevent billions of people from buying our products. Our trade negotiators need to focus their attention on eliminating tariffs, subsidies, and other foreign regulations that limit what we sell overseas. This legislation would establish those negotiating objectives. I would suggest that it is a good bill for many Members of this House to support.

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Thomas Ewing

Republican · Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

Introducing the Agricultural Export Enhancement Act of 1998 and discussing trade barriers affecting U.S. farmers.

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