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Fischer Statement on U.S.--Japan Trade Agreements

Statement

Date: Oct. 7, 2019
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Trade

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement today after President Trump signed the official text of new trade agreements with Japan:

"This agreement between the U.S. and Japan is a victory for Nebraska's farmers, ranchers, and ethanol producers. By securing reduced tariffs on a variety of exports like beef, pork and ethanol, this agreement expands markets for Nebraska's great ag products. I appreciate the administration's hard work on this deal, and look forward to continuing to work with the president toward additional trade agreements."

Under these trade agreements, Japan will eliminate or lower tariffs on American beef, pork, wheat, ethanol, and more, as well as expand digital trade between the two countries.


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