"It is hard to overstate the importance of market access to American agricultural producers."
"The pervasiveness of our supply chain issues has been widely reported and impacts all links in the chain between producers and end customers."
"I am proud to lead it with you. Your leadership has been critically important."
"We urge the Committee to take up this legislation as soon as possible."
"NPPC supports the 'Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021' introduced by Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD), which would address the issues plaguing U.S. exports."
"A more robust approach toward free trade agreements from this Administration would be helpful in advancing the cause of removing tariff barriers."
"This has to be something that will be done with Congress and the Administration working together."
"We have heard that CPTPP would have a tremendous positive impact on American ag producers."
"I think it should be a higher priority for this Administration."
"I think we have seen tremendous common ground from the witnesses, as well as from Members on the Subcommittee on both sides of the aisle."
"Trade accounts for an average of $56 of value for each hog marketed in this country."