During the recent World Meat Congress held in Dallas, Texas, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said trade is critically important to U.S. farmers and ranchers. There have been some ups and downs with various countries, including China, when it comes to trade talks this year.
Perdue Discusses Trade with China
Back in April, Perdue said a potential trade dispute with China could have negative consequences on the new farm bill Congress is currently working on. He noted the administration would not allow farmers to be casualties if the trade war escalates, but he did say Congress may have to draw up a farm bill designed to help producers in case the dispute gets worse.