Iowa leaders urge USTR to resolve China trade crisis

by | May 14, 2018 | 5 Ag Stories, News

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig joined ten Iowa Ag leaders in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer concerning Chinese trade issues on Friday.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig talks about the letter sent to Ambassador Lighthizer concerning Chinese trade, on behalf of Iowa Agriculture.

Naig says there is understanding of the issues concerning trade with China. They appreciate what is being done. However, Naig says they want to reiterate what effects a trade dispute would have on Iowa Ag.

Naig highlights what an impact the Ag industry makes on the Iowa Economy.