TOPEKA, Kan. (RFD-TV) — Kansas farmers are calling for greater trade stability across North America as USMCA faces further review.
Rep. Sharice Davids has been visiting farms during the congressional recess, telling producers that uncertainty surrounding the agreement makes it harder to plan for the future and invest in their operations.
Participants also raised concerns about broad tariffs, emphasizing the importance of stable trade relationships to farm profitability across the state.
Industry leaders say trade with Canada and Mexico supports more than 43,000 Kansas jobs.
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