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May 29, 2024 Chairmen Smith & Thompson Op-Ed: Washington must not let politics stand in the way of American agriculture

By Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson (PA-15) The Hill Since our…

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May 23, 2024 Smith Calls for Resuming Real Trade Negotiations with Kenya Following Meeting with President Ruto

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after participating in a bipartisan meeting…

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May 07, 2024 Ways and Means Republicans Demand Biden Administration Complete Review of Section 301 China Tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), joined by Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (NE-03), demanded the…

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May 04, 2024 Biden Administration Surrenders to China on Final EV Regulations, Weakens America’s Trade Policies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday the Biden Administration issued final regulations on the electric vehicle (EV) tax credits included in the…

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April 29, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on H.R. 529, the Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

“Congress should pass this legislation to protect America’s national security and economic interests.”  As prepared for delivery. “Mr. Speaker, “I rise in…

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April 26, 2024 Ways and Means-Passed Trade Bills Will Help U.S. Farmers Compete Globally, Counter China, and Protect American Workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation modernizing United States trade programs that recently passed the Ways and Means Committee would help counter China’s growing aggression…

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April 22, 2024 Five Key Moments – Hearing with U.S. Trade Representative Tai

“China Is Eating Our Lunch…Breakfast…Dinner…Dessert” WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden Administration’s trade agenda is not much of an “agenda,” does little…

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April 19, 2024 Ways and Means Passes Legislation to Combat China’s Malign Influence and Protect American Workers

The Ways and Means Committee advanced six bills that take significant and historic steps to counter China’s unfair trade practices…

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