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Walz Statement on Dairy Agreement

Statement

By: Tim Walz
By: Tim Walz
Date: April 26, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Trade Agriculture and Food

Today, U.S. Representative Tim Walz (MN-01) released the following statement after reports that all Minnesota dairy producers whose contracts with Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. were terminated following the rollout of new Canadian dairy regulations have reached an agreement with the buyer:

"Minnesota dairy farmers affected by this agreement can finally sleep soundly again knowing they no longer have to worry about how to keep their doors open come May 1. Going forward, I will continue to fight for our Minnesota producers by pushing this Administration to fully enforce our current trade agreements and hold our international trade partners accountable. Moreover, any new trade discussions must hold the interests of America's producers as a top priority so that they can continue to feed, fuel and clothe the world."

On April 13, Rep. Walz wrote a letter to President Trump alongside U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, and U.S. Representative Collin Peterson (MN-07) urging the Administration to support Minnesota farmers through strong enforcement of America's trade laws with Canada.


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