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Rep. Hinson lauds Trump, UK trade deal

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the trade agreement in principle with the United Kingdom should help give U.S. ag exports some momentum.

“I think it will unleash a flurry of other activity with other countries and provide of us access to new markets, which is what our producers have been reaching out to me (about) for years.”

According to the Trump administration, the proposed deal would include $700 million in ethanol exports. President Trump said Thursday it could also increase access for U.S. beef and other ag products. Further details are expected to be released soon.

Hinson tells Brownfield the UK deal could give U.S. farmers some much-needed certainty.

“Unfortunately, under the Biden administration we did not see any prioritization of trade. We just saw the trade deficit grow.”

The Iowa Republican says Congress needs to build off this momentum.

“We need to follow that up, these great trade deals, with good policy on our end. Delivering a full reauthorization of the farm bill as well.”

Hinson says she’s hopeful more free trade agreements are in the works.