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Dec. 11, 2024
Ernst, Feenstra Demand U.S. Coast Guard Support Commerce on Missouri River
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 19, 2024
Ernst Calls on the Biden Administration to Increase Agricultural Exports
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 29, 2023
Ernst Fights to Reduce Bureaucratic Barriers, Increase Trade for Iowa Farmers
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 15, 2023
Ernst Stands with Producers Against California's War on Iowa Ag, Renews EATS Act
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 6, 2023
After Continued Pressure from Ernst, USTR Finally Takes Action on Mexico's Ban on U.S. Corn
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Wyden, Crapo and Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Members Raise Concerns about Process to Approve and Implement Indo-Pacific Trade Pact and Other Trade Agreements
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 21, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Arrington Urges Biden Administration to Prioritize Energy Exports in U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade Discussions
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Nov. 14, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Grassley, Ernst Urge USTR To Intervene In Mexico's Ban On American Corn
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 3, 2022
Costa Introduces Bill to Increase Market Access for American Farmers
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Oct. 20, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Grassley Warns USTR That Investigating Mexico's Seasonal Commodity Trade Practices Could Backfire
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 29, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Rubio, Cotton, Colleagues Oppose Efforts to Reassemble WTO Dispute Settlement Body
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Mann, Marshall Lead Letter Demanding President Biden Relax Import Duties on Fertilizer
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Demanding Relaxation of Import Duties on Fertilizer
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Boozman, Scott Urge Biden Nominee for Agricultural Trade Negotiator to Support U.S. Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge USTR Agricultural Negotiator Nominee to Support U.S. Producers
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 14, 2022
Feenstra Votes to Unclog American Ports, Streamline Supply Chains, and Hold Foreign Freighters Accountable for Unfair Trade Practices
Rep. Randy Feenstra
May 31, 2022
With Fertilizer Costs Crushing Iowa Farmers, Ernst, Grassley Urge Biden Admin to Prioritize Lasting Trade Relationships
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 11, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Marshall, Moran Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize U.S. Trade and Agriculture Agenda
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 10, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Members Call For Improved Transparency from U.S. Trade Representative; Cite Failure to Consult with Congress on Recent Trade Negotiations
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 10, 2022
Ernst to Biden: Stick Up for Our Farmers, Prioritize Trade
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 9, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Chide Biden Admin. For "Backseat' Stance on U.S. Trade Agenda
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 3, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Collins, King, Join Bipartisan Group Urging Reconsideration of Russia's Market Economy Status
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 7, 2022
Feenstra Votes to Suspend Both Energy Imports and Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus
Rep. Randy Feenstra
March 30, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Seek To Hold China Accountable, Level Playing Field For American Farmers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 21, 2022
Bustos, Feenstra, Craig & Hinson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Biofuels Availability to Lower Fuel Prices
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, Ambassador of the Office of the United States Trade Representative - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Relaunch a Comprehensive Tariff Exclusion Process
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, Ambassador of the Office of the United States Trade Representative - Portman, Carper Lead Senate Call for Administration to Relaunch a Comprehensive Tariff Exclusion Process
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, Ambassador of the Office of the United States Trade Representative - Hagerty, Colleagues Call for Administration to Relaunch a Comprehensive Tariff Exclusion Process
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Call on Biden to Enforce Sanctions on Iranian Oil Tankers
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
Tweet - "This is welcome news for #Iowa pork producers as we keep working to expand market access for U.S. pork in Taiwan. While Communist China's attempts to intimidate our partner Taiwan failed, we must continue to stand up against the CCP's aggression."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2021
Cassidy, Whitehouse, Colleagues Release Statement on GAO Trade-Based Money Laundering Report
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee - Sen. Marshall Calls on Vilsack to Appear Before Ag Committee about Supply Chain Crisis
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Graves and Colleagues Label Supply Chain Crisis as Another Poor Decision That Was Avoidable
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Marshall, Colleagues: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden - Grassley Calls On Biden To Fill Department Vacancies Critical To Ag, Trade
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 18, 2021
Hinson Introduces EATS Act
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Aug. 5, 2021
Sen. Marshall, Colleagues Lead Effort to Prevent Ag Trade Suppression within the U.S.
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2021
Grassley Introduces Resolution Commemorating Increased Anti-Counterfeiting Efforts
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Rounds Joins Bipartisan Letter to Ambassador Tai Highlighting Importance of Reconvening Trade Talks with Taiwan
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 1, 2021
Tweet - "Tariffs have caused industries and businesses across #Iowa and America to face: (special character) Increased costs (special character) Lost sales & market access (special character) Competitive disadvantages My colleagues and I are urging @POTUS to end the trade war."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Johnson and Colleagues Call on President Biden to End Self-Inflicted Harm from Tariffs
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Bipartisan Letter Urges Administration to Prioritize Trade Talks with Taiwan
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2021
Senate Passes China Competition Bill With Key Grassley Provisions
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 25, 2021
Amendment No. 1507 to Amendment No. 1502
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Katherine C. Tai, United States Trade Representative - Republican Senators Urge Biden Admin To Reverse Course On Giving Away Medical Technology To China
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 17, 2021
Letter to Ambassador Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Hern leads bipartisan letter to USTR Amb. Tai on lumber shortage
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
May 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US and Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Gibbs Seeks Answers on Softwood Lumber Policy
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
May 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Represenative and Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Hagerty, Colleagues Seek Removal of Retaliatory Tariffs on Wine and Spirits, Including Tennessee Whiskey
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Rep. Ron Kind Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging USTR Katherine Tai to Work with Vietnam to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Pork
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
April 15, 2021
Rep. Crawford Urges Treasury Department to Review Merger Between Chinese-Backed Companies
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 11, 2024
Ernst, Feenstra Demand U.S. Coast Guard Support Commerce on Missouri River
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 19, 2024
Ernst Calls on the Biden Administration to Increase Agricultural Exports
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 29, 2023
Ernst Fights to Reduce Bureaucratic Barriers, Increase Trade for Iowa Farmers
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 15, 2023
Ernst Stands with Producers Against California's War on Iowa Ag, Renews EATS Act
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 6, 2023
After Continued Pressure from Ernst, USTR Finally Takes Action on Mexico's Ban on U.S. Corn
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Wyden, Crapo and Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Members Raise Concerns about Process to Approve and Implement Indo-Pacific Trade Pact and Other Trade Agreements
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 21, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Arrington Urges Biden Administration to Prioritize Energy Exports in U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade Discussions
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Nov. 14, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Grassley, Ernst Urge USTR To Intervene In Mexico's Ban On American Corn
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 3, 2022
Costa Introduces Bill to Increase Market Access for American Farmers
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Oct. 20, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Grassley Warns USTR That Investigating Mexico's Seasonal Commodity Trade Practices Could Backfire
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 29, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Rubio, Cotton, Colleagues Oppose Efforts to Reassemble WTO Dispute Settlement Body
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Mann, Marshall Lead Letter Demanding President Biden Relax Import Duties on Fertilizer
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Demanding Relaxation of Import Duties on Fertilizer
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Boozman, Scott Urge Biden Nominee for Agricultural Trade Negotiator to Support U.S. Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge USTR Agricultural Negotiator Nominee to Support U.S. Producers
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 14, 2022
Feenstra Votes to Unclog American Ports, Streamline Supply Chains, and Hold Foreign Freighters Accountable for Unfair Trade Practices
Rep.Randy Feenstra
May 31, 2022
With Fertilizer Costs Crushing Iowa Farmers, Ernst, Grassley Urge Biden Admin to Prioritize Lasting Trade Relationships
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 11, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Marshall, Moran Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize U.S. Trade and Agriculture Agenda
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 10, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Members Call For Improved Transparency from U.S. Trade Representative; Cite Failure to Consult with Congress on Recent Trade Negotiations
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 10, 2022
Ernst to Biden: Stick Up for Our Farmers, Prioritize Trade
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 9, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Chide Biden Admin. For "Backseat' Stance on U.S. Trade Agenda
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 3, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Collins, King, Join Bipartisan Group Urging Reconsideration of Russia's Market Economy Status
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 7, 2022
Feenstra Votes to Suspend Both Energy Imports and Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus
Rep.Randy Feenstra
March 30, 2022
Grassley, Colleagues Seek To Hold China Accountable, Level Playing Field For American Farmers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 21, 2022
Bustos, Feenstra, Craig & Hinson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Biofuels Availability to Lower Fuel Prices
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, Ambassador of the Office of the United States Trade Representative - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Relaunch a Comprehensive Tariff Exclusion Process
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, Ambassador of the Office of the United States Trade Representative - Portman, Carper Lead Senate Call for Administration to Relaunch a Comprehensive Tariff Exclusion Process
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, Ambassador of the Office of the United States Trade Representative - Hagerty, Colleagues Call for Administration to Relaunch a Comprehensive Tariff Exclusion Process
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Call on Biden to Enforce Sanctions on Iranian Oil Tankers
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
Tweet - "This is welcome news for #Iowa pork producers as we keep working to expand market access for U.S. pork in Taiwan. While Communist China's attempts to intimidate our partner Taiwan failed, we must continue to stand up against the CCP's aggression."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2021
Cassidy, Whitehouse, Colleagues Release Statement on GAO Trade-Based Money Laundering Report
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee - Sen. Marshall Calls on Vilsack to Appear Before Ag Committee about Supply Chain Crisis
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Graves and Colleagues Label Supply Chain Crisis as Another Poor Decision That Was Avoidable
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Marshall, Colleagues: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden - Grassley Calls On Biden To Fill Department Vacancies Critical To Ag, Trade
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 18, 2021
Hinson Introduces EATS Act
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Aug. 5, 2021
Sen. Marshall, Colleagues Lead Effort to Prevent Ag Trade Suppression within the U.S.
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 21, 2021
Grassley Introduces Resolution Commemorating Increased Anti-Counterfeiting Efforts
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Rounds Joins Bipartisan Letter to Ambassador Tai Highlighting Importance of Reconvening Trade Talks with Taiwan
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 1, 2021
Tweet - "Tariffs have caused industries and businesses across #Iowa and America to face: (special character) Increased costs (special character) Lost sales & market access (special character) Competitive disadvantages My colleagues and I are urging @POTUS to end the trade war."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Johnson and Colleagues Call on President Biden to End Self-Inflicted Harm from Tariffs
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative - Bipartisan Letter Urges Administration to Prioritize Trade Talks with Taiwan
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2021
Senate Passes China Competition Bill With Key Grassley Provisions
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 25, 2021
Amendment No. 1507 to Amendment No. 1502
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Katherine C. Tai, United States Trade Representative - Republican Senators Urge Biden Admin To Reverse Course On Giving Away Medical Technology To China
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 17, 2021
Letter to Ambassador Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Hern leads bipartisan letter to USTR Amb. Tai on lumber shortage
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
May 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US and Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Gibbs Seeks Answers on Softwood Lumber Policy
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
May 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Represenative and Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Hagerty, Colleagues Seek Removal of Retaliatory Tariffs on Wine and Spirits, Including Tennessee Whiskey
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Rep. Ron Kind Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging USTR Katherine Tai to Work with Vietnam to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Pork
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
April 15, 2021
Rep. Crawford Urges Treasury Department to Review Merger Between Chinese-Backed Companies
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
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