I think that is counterproductive.

Yet, it is the farmers, business owners, and everyday people across my district, central Virginia's 7th district, and across the country who are hurt both by these tariffs and the retaliatory tariffs countries have imposed in response.

I am honored to serve as the vice chair of this subcommittee as we continue to reinforce our shared fundamental values of international cooperation, mutual security, and democracy.

The smarter play for us right now is to combine forces with the EU and Japan and South Korea against China.

Thank you for your support of these initiatives overall, and for your recognition of what a significant issue this is to so many communities.

I would like to take you on a tour of quite a few of our farms, if and when you have the time.

My district is a perfect example. We are a majority suburban in population, majority rural in land mass.

Almost 30 percent of Virginians living in rural areas don't have access to fixed broadband at what is considered a minimally acceptable speed.

The North Korean regime continues to pose a serious security threat to the United States, our interests at home and abroad.

I am always in favor of pursuing diplomatic negotiated solutions. However, Kim Jong-Un has repeatedly demonstrated that he cannot be trusted.

I am particularly concerned about what appears to be a growing disconnect between our political and intelligence leaders.