Trade
Washington state is home to one of the largest export economies in the country with over 40% of jobs being supported by international trade—that means a voice for strong and supportive trade policies is critical.
As a Yakima Valley farmer, I understand how important our products are to the supply chain and how critical it is that our agriculture, manufacturing, and retail producers are well-positioned in the global economy.
I led a bipartisan, bicameral effort towards the executive branch to support global market access for American potato growers that would boost our Asian partners’ ability to further purchase world-class American produce.
As the Co-Chair of the Paper and Packing Caucus, I lead efforts in Congress around the U.S. wood and paper industries to ensure we are producing on American soil and delivering our best across the world.
I am also a staunch advocate for allocating new resources to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Program that help American farmers break into the global economy and contribute to the domestic supply chain.