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Jan. 16, 2020
Tweet - "The USMCA will support Illinois' economy, provide more certainty to agriculture, & improve trade relationships with Canada & Mexico, our top trading partners. Glad the Senate voted today to pass this agreement on a bipartisan basis, with the support of business, labor, & farmers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020
Rep. LaHood Applauds Senate Passage of USMCA
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 16, 2020
Bost statement on Senate passage of USMCA trade deal
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 16, 2020
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of USMCA Trade Deal
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020
Rep. LaHood Joins President Trump for Signing of Phase One U.S.-China Trade Deal
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 14, 2020
Tweet - "While China must be accountable for unfair trade practices, the President's trade war has seriously hurt farmers. In our meeting today, I spoke w/U.S. Amb. to China Brandstad about recommitting to our farmers & providing the certainty they need to rebound from a difficult 2019."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020
Durbin Discusses Illinois Agriculture With U.S. Ambassador To China Terry Brandstad
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday I joined @ILAFLCIO and @ILFarmBureau at @BRANDT_co in Springfield to discuss the USMCA trade agreement. Important changes make it better for Illinois farmers, manufacturers, & workers while strengthening labor protections and fair treatment of U.S. products."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020
Durbin Announces Support For USMCA Trade Deal
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to announce my support for the USMCA trade agreement. It's not perfect, but it's a step forward & I'm glad it is bipartisan. Mexico & Canada are Illinois' top trading partners--especially for agriculture. The USMCA will extend that already productive relationship."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 19, 2019
LaHood Supports USMCA Passage
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 19, 2019
Quigley Statement on Passage of USMCA
Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 19, 2019
Casten Statement on His Vote to Approve the USMCA Trade Agreement
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 19, 2019
Statement from Congressman García on his vote against USMCA
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 19, 2019
Bost votes for USMCA trade deal
Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 19, 2019
Foster Statement Supporting Updated USMCA Trade Agreement
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Letter to USTR on Beginning Trade Deal Negotiations with Taiwan
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Votes "YES" on Key Trade Deal, Will Benefit Local Farmers & Businesses
Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 19, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 18, 2019
Kankakee Daily Journal - Guest viewpoint: Why I support the new USMCA
Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 18, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces Support for USMCA
Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 17, 2019
Rep. LaHood Votes to Send USMCA to the House Floor for Full Consideration
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 13, 2019
Rep. LaHood Applauds Phase One Trade Deal with China
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 10, 2019
Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on USMCA Agreement
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 10, 2019
Bost Statement on USMCA Trade Agreement
Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 10, 2019
Schneider Statement on USMCA Agreement
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - ICYMI: Ag Committee GOP Leader Conaway Leads 159 Republicans Urging Pelosi to Hold Vote on USMCA
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Illinois farmers have faced one of the toughest years in memory, partly due to weather beyond their control, but also because of President Trump's trade games with China. Farmers need certainty, not uncertainty, with such an important market."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Pascrell and Kildee Seek Answers on Japan Trade Agreements
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 26, 2019
Tweet - "I urge Pres. Trump to immediately sign the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act. We must send a clear and strong message that the entire U.S. government supports the democratic ambitions of the people of Hong Kong. This must not become a bargaining chip in trade negotiations."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019
Tweet - "The President's failed trade war is crushing soybean farmers in Illinois. And yet the Trump Admin. is giving cotton farmers in the south - who have experienced far less losses by comparison - up to twice as much in trade aid. Is @USDA playing it straight?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2019
The Pantagraph - Durbin: Georgia on my mind
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Republicans Call for Long-Term Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank Supporting American Businesses
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Durbin Statement On USDA Second Round Of Trade Aid Payments
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers are hurting from the President's trade war with China. Worse yet, in trade aid payments per acre, the top five states are all in the South, with Georgia ranked first. Cotton was barely touched by the Trump-China trade war, but soybeans were clobbered."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today @ADMGrain shared with me their difficulties with the China trade war, the @EPA refinery waivers that damage biodiesel demand, and the biodiesel tax credit."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "The President's trade wars are hurting all farmers, but for some reason Pres. Trump's USDA is helping out cotton farmers more than soybean farmers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Trump Administration To Improve Trade Assistance To Illinois Farmers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Durbin: NAFTA 2.0 Is A Trojan Horse Giveaway To Big Pharma
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019
Letter to Jill Martin, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Counsel for the Trump Organization - Udall, Duckworth, Warren, Blumenthal Seek Information on the Trump Organization's Business in Turkey
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "This morning I heard from Illinois companies about how the President's reckless trade policies are impacting their work. It's clear that American businesses, consumers, and farmers are feeling the brunt of the President's tariffs."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David S. Johanson, Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission - Brown urges Trade Commission to side with American workers in antidumping investigation into mattresses imported from China
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Schneider, Schweikert Question U.S. Trade Representative About Tariffs on Imports of Steel and Aluminum From Israel
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Durbin Meets With Illinois Manufacturing Association To Discuss Trade And Workforce Development
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019
Tweet - "When I sat down with @ILFarmBureau, they told me how the President's unpredictable trade strategies are hurting IL farmers. I've never seen them so worried. It's time for Pres. Trump to stop playing games with our biggest agricultural markets, and let our farmers succeed again."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019
Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farm Bureau To Discuss Farming Conditions, Disaster Aid, & Trade Policy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 16, 2020
Tweet - "The USMCA will support Illinois' economy, provide more certainty to agriculture, & improve trade relationships with Canada & Mexico, our top trading partners. Glad the Senate voted today to pass this agreement on a bipartisan basis, with the support of business, labor, & farmers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020
Rep. LaHood Applauds Senate Passage of USMCA
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 16, 2020
Bost statement on Senate passage of USMCA trade deal
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 16, 2020
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of USMCA Trade Deal
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020
Rep. LaHood Joins President Trump for Signing of Phase One U.S.-China Trade Deal
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 14, 2020
Tweet - "While China must be accountable for unfair trade practices, the President's trade war has seriously hurt farmers. In our meeting today, I spoke w/U.S. Amb. to China Brandstad about recommitting to our farmers & providing the certainty they need to rebound from a difficult 2019."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020
Durbin Discusses Illinois Agriculture With U.S. Ambassador To China Terry Brandstad
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday I joined @ILAFLCIO and @ILFarmBureau at @BRANDT_co in Springfield to discuss the USMCA trade agreement. Important changes make it better for Illinois farmers, manufacturers, & workers while strengthening labor protections and fair treatment of U.S. products."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020
Durbin Announces Support For USMCA Trade Deal
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to announce my support for the USMCA trade agreement. It's not perfect, but it's a step forward & I'm glad it is bipartisan. Mexico & Canada are Illinois' top trading partners--especially for agriculture. The USMCA will extend that already productive relationship."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 19, 2019
LaHood Supports USMCA Passage
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 19, 2019
Quigley Statement on Passage of USMCA
Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 19, 2019
Casten Statement on His Vote to Approve the USMCA Trade Agreement
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 19, 2019
Statement from Congressman García on his vote against USMCA
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 19, 2019
Bost votes for USMCA trade deal
Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 19, 2019
Foster Statement Supporting Updated USMCA Trade Agreement
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Letter to USTR on Beginning Trade Deal Negotiations with Taiwan
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Votes "YES" on Key Trade Deal, Will Benefit Local Farmers & Businesses
Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 19, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 18, 2019
Kankakee Daily Journal - Guest viewpoint: Why I support the new USMCA
Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 18, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces Support for USMCA
Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 17, 2019
Rep. LaHood Votes to Send USMCA to the House Floor for Full Consideration
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 13, 2019
Rep. LaHood Applauds Phase One Trade Deal with China
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 10, 2019
Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on USMCA Agreement
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 10, 2019
Bost Statement on USMCA Trade Agreement
Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 10, 2019
Schneider Statement on USMCA Agreement
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - ICYMI: Ag Committee GOP Leader Conaway Leads 159 Republicans Urging Pelosi to Hold Vote on USMCA
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Illinois farmers have faced one of the toughest years in memory, partly due to weather beyond their control, but also because of President Trump's trade games with China. Farmers need certainty, not uncertainty, with such an important market."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Pascrell and Kildee Seek Answers on Japan Trade Agreements
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 26, 2019
Tweet - "I urge Pres. Trump to immediately sign the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act. We must send a clear and strong message that the entire U.S. government supports the democratic ambitions of the people of Hong Kong. This must not become a bargaining chip in trade negotiations."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019
Tweet - "The President's failed trade war is crushing soybean farmers in Illinois. And yet the Trump Admin. is giving cotton farmers in the south - who have experienced far less losses by comparison - up to twice as much in trade aid. Is @USDA playing it straight?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2019
The Pantagraph - Durbin: Georgia on my mind
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Republicans Call for Long-Term Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank Supporting American Businesses
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Durbin Statement On USDA Second Round Of Trade Aid Payments
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers are hurting from the President's trade war with China. Worse yet, in trade aid payments per acre, the top five states are all in the South, with Georgia ranked first. Cotton was barely touched by the Trump-China trade war, but soybeans were clobbered."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today @ADMGrain shared with me their difficulties with the China trade war, the @EPA refinery waivers that damage biodiesel demand, and the biodiesel tax credit."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "The President's trade wars are hurting all farmers, but for some reason Pres. Trump's USDA is helping out cotton farmers more than soybean farmers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Trump Administration To Improve Trade Assistance To Illinois Farmers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Durbin: NAFTA 2.0 Is A Trojan Horse Giveaway To Big Pharma
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019
Letter to Jill Martin, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Counsel for the Trump Organization - Udall, Duckworth, Warren, Blumenthal Seek Information on the Trump Organization's Business in Turkey
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 30, 2019
Tweet - "This morning I heard from Illinois companies about how the President's reckless trade policies are impacting their work. It's clear that American businesses, consumers, and farmers are feeling the brunt of the President's tariffs."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David S. Johanson, Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission - Brown urges Trade Commission to side with American workers in antidumping investigation into mattresses imported from China
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Schneider, Schweikert Question U.S. Trade Representative About Tariffs on Imports of Steel and Aluminum From Israel
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Durbin Meets With Illinois Manufacturing Association To Discuss Trade And Workforce Development
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019
Tweet - "When I sat down with @ILFarmBureau, they told me how the President's unpredictable trade strategies are hurting IL farmers. I've never seen them so worried. It's time for Pres. Trump to stop playing games with our biggest agricultural markets, and let our farmers succeed again."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019
Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farm Bureau To Discuss Farming Conditions, Disaster Aid, & Trade Policy
Sen.Dick Durbin
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