Lawmakers ask Indo-Pacific talks to prioritize ag

A bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives is asking the Biden administration to prioritize agricultural trade as part of its discussions with countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

The lawmakers say the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework should address tariff and non-tariff barriers for ag exports and include Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards.

During this week’s House Ways and Means Hearing, U.S. Trade Rep Katherine Tai said tariffs are not expected to be part of the talks, but the U.S.

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