“I want the President to get China to stop the 10 percent soybean tariff. I want the President to get China to keep promises to buy soybeans. Farmers in my district want to sell soybeans. They don't want emergency handouts because of trade problems.”

“Our soybean farmers are hurting from rising costs and trade problems. They want open markets, not emergency aid. I want President Trump to get China to drop its 10 percent tax on our soybeans and set a clear timeline to buy what it promised.”

“Mr. Speaker, soybean growers across eastern North Carolina and our Nation are facing rising input costs, global competition, and continued uncertainty. A stable and mutually beneficial trade relationship requires sustained access to commercial markets and greater certainty. Mr. Speaker, I urge President Trump, ahead of his meeting with President Xi Jinping, to secure a clear and verifiable timeline for China to fulfill its purchasing commitments and remove the 10 percent tariff on soybeans. Agriculture is the economic backbone of eastern North Carolina, and our farmers would rather compete in the marketplace than rely on emergency assistance due to trade disruptions. With fair, predictable terms, our producers can compete anywhere in the world.”