I believe that more trade is more good than bad. I believe that more markets for agricultural products and for manufactured goods is more good than bad. And I believe that our economy, our workers, our farmers, our entrepreneurs can compete with the people in China. So I choose to be an optimist. This is really a one-sided agreement. China gives up everything. They give up access to their markets. They tear down the barriers and tariffs. And we get more access and opportunity in the process.
Rick Hill: “I believe that more trade is more good than bad. I believe that more markets for agricultural products and for…”
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Discussing the implications of China's potential membership in the World Trade Organization.
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