USTR Tai says tariffs on fertilizer aren?t her responsibility

by | Jun 24, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, the country?s top trade ambassador came before the Senate to answer questions on matters of how we are handling our trade policies.

Kansas Senator Jerry Moran asked Ambassador Tai what she planned to do to help alleviate the costs farmers are facing due to high prices of fertilizers, resulting from the Biden Administration?s trade policies.

Tai did not answer the question directly. Instead, she said that it was the responsibility of the Commerce Department. She also claimed that she would work with Ag Secretary Vilsack to press the need on the Commerce Department.