Schneider Statement on Administration's Trade Plan

Statement

In response to the administration's announcement that it intends to pay $12 billion to farmers who have sustained losses as a result of the trade war, U.S. House candidate Mac Schneider issued the following statement:

"Trade is far preferable to aid. The North Dakota producers I have spoken with would much rather sell to their customers than be forced to turn to government programs which fall short of compensating them for the actual losses caused by this trade war," Schneider said. "The administration needs to recalibrate its approach to trade and keep markets open for North Dakota farmers and ranchers. That is the best way to safeguard both production agriculture in North Dakota and American taxpayers. In the meantime, Congress should make Trade Adjustment Assistance available to farmers and ranchers who are caught up in this trade war through no fault of their own."

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