Farmers for Free Trade

Farmers for Free Trade informs the public about the benefits of free trade & mobilizes farmers & ranchers to take action to support beneficial trade agreements.

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Farmers for Free Trade hosted a great roundtable with Wisconsin farmers & @RepTonyWied on USMCA renewal. Dairy and corn markets depend on strong global partnerships. Thanks to all who joined the conversation!

Read the coverage:
https://t.co/hc9v9oZ0zK

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Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman @JohnBoozman took the words right out of our mouth. Farmers continue to struggle with high input costs, labor expenses and market uncertainty.

Read about his insight on USDA implementation and the Farm Bill: https://t.co/dJYpjbFXGU

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Farmers continue to lose millions of dollars in exports during the most recent trade dispute between the U.S. and China. Ohio lost $494 million. Indiana lost $607 million. And Iowa? $1.2 BILLION

Midwesterners cannot continue to struggle: https://t.co/cM1dn6KWOf

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Bob Hemesath, our board chairman, moderated a round table discussion at the World Pork Expo about whether USMCA should be renewed, with Iowa farmers and pork producers. We look forward to continuing these conversations in the future.

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“In the Western part of [Wisconsin], the area that includes the 3rd district, the sentiment was stronger, with 67 percent saying that tariffs were hurting farmers.”

Read more about how Wisconsin farmers are being impacted by tariffs: https://t.co/fHhKXArHAt

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Last Monday, The Trump administration signed a proclamation, promising lower tariffs on some aluminum, steel products and agricultural tools by 25% to 15%

“American farmers use agricultural equipment to produce the food open which our Nation relies”

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20% of American farm revenue comes from exports. 1 million U.S. jobs depend on what we sell to the world. Free trade isn't a policy preference. It's a lifeline for rural America. #FarmersForFreeTrade

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The USMCA review deadline is this July. Mexico and Canada are the top export markets for most U.S. ag products. Since USMCA took effect, exports to Mexico and Canada grew by $10.7B and $7.6B respectively. Renew it. Strengthen it. American farmers are counting on it. #USMCA

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Yesterday, Iowa farmers, trade experts, and elected officials joined FFT in Des Moines to talk about #USMCA and what's at stake ahead of the 2026 review. Thanks to all who joined the roundtable!

Free trade keeps American ag strong 💪

📷 Joclyn Kuboushek | @IowaSoybeans

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We're in Des Moines today talking USMCA with Iowa farmers, trade experts, and elected officials. The July review deadline is coming fast. Iowa ag is counting on this deal. More to come!

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Join us tomorrow at the Fairgrounds in Des Moines for a USMCA roundtable with Iowa Sec. of Ag Mike Naig, Iowa Farm Bureau, National Pork Producers Council, and more. The July review deadline is almost here. Iowa ag depends on this deal. https://t.co/1RxTPxcQlk

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Last week, West Coast Produce Expo held a great discussion on #USMCA where our Executive Director Brian Kuehl moderated a discussion on North American Ag. Free trade keeps our supply chains moving and food on tables across the continent. Big thanks to all the panelists!

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Mexico is our #1 ag export market. Canada is #2. With the USMCA review deadline just weeks away, the stakes for American farmers couldn't be higher. A bad deal, or no deal, puts billions in ag exports at risk. https://t.co/mpu10gznRC

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NDSU evaluated the effects of China’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports and estimates the tariffs reduced U.S. agricultural exports to China by approximately $14.9 billion on an annualized basis over the period from March 2025 through Feb 2026.

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China signals tariff cuts, advances in farm market access after Trump-Xi summit | Reuters https://t.co/Ttg1hDkXRk

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President Trump and Xi Jinping discussed increasing agricultural trade and improving oil flows at today's summit.

Farmers are hoping for stable, global commitments, especially for soybean markets.
https://t.co/hCHRGlQbV5

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China restored beef trade with the U.S. during President Trump's visit to Beijing.

However, these approvals do not guarantee that China will resume buying large quantities of American beef.
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“This is going to be the third to fourth year of losses for some farmers.”

Farmers are feeling pressure from skyrocketing fertilizer and gas prices.

Our ag markets rely on global trade. Solutions start with strong and reliable trade agreements.
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“Our farmers are essential to feeding America.”

Last week, @GovernorHobbs discussed free trade at our USMCA Roundtable with Arizona farmers and agriculture experts.

Fair trade keeps our farmers secure.

Check out this article about the event!
https://t.co/T4PaVaaxh6

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Check out WASDE's report on wheat, corn, and soybeans.

The report says this could become the smallest wheat crop in more than 50 years.

US row crops are a huge part of the ag industry. Trade agreements need to support these farmers.
https://t.co/ORzsJGNKHq

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“This is a difficult time as I’ve seen in agriculture and we need to do everything we can to find additional markets.”

President Trump is preparing to travel to China for meetings in Beijing to discuss ag trade with industry leaders.
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