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July 26, 2019 Time for Congress to Pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Sen. Mike Rounds
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "Why are Dems holding up #USMCA? If they are serious about making progress on these issues & not just trying to sink this trade deal with specious objections, they should give the president the go-ahead & take up and pass #USMCA so Americans can start seeing real benefits." Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "The #USMCA will benefit virtually every sector of our economy -- from manufacturing to digital services. Senate Republicans are ready to approve this deal -- we're just waiting on Dem House leadership to show a willingness to hold a vote. It's time for them to do so." Sen. John Thune
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's farmers & ranchers depend on trade, but right now they are facing a lot of uncertainty. #USMCA would preserve and expand farmers' access to Canada & Mexico -- our #1 and #2 export markets for American ag products -- and give certainty about these markets long-term." Sen. John Thune
July 16, 2019 U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Sen. John Thune
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Met with Scott & Michelle VanderWal, from @SDFarmBureau & @FarmBureau. Talked about the importance of getting #USMCA through Congress ASAP. #USMCA would mean: New and expanded markets for farmers & ranchers 176,000 new jobs across U.S. $68+ billion in new economic growth" Sen. John Thune
July 2, 2019 Letter to Ann Buerkle, Acting Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission - Rep. Johnson Urges Consumer Product Safety Commission to Preserve Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "I support the administration's goal of strengthening market access for our nation's farmers and ranchers, and we've made good progress in negotiations. Now it's time to push for a conclusion to these deals." Sen. John Thune
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "We have a lot of important items to get across the finish line: pass #USMCA address the #HumanitarianCrisis at the border pass the #NDAA Dems should join us to deliver on the important priorities for the American people." Sen. John Thune
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Mexico ratified #USMCA today -- bringing us one step closer to providing certainty & more export opportunities for struggling farmers & ranchers. Now it's time for Congress to take action on #USMCA. Dems should join us to deliver on important priorities for the American people." Sen. John Thune
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "For the past 14 months, there have been more job openings than unemployed workers in the United States. But while the broader economy is strong, we can do better for the ag economy. Passing #USMCA would go a long way in providing farmers and ranchers with the certainty they need." Sen. John Thune
June 10, 2019 To South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers: I Hear You Sen. John Thune
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "Japan's announcement that it's lifting age limits on U.S. beef imports, granting full access to the Japanese market, is a big win for American ranchers. @USMEF predicts that Japan's move could increase U.S. beef sales to Japan by $150 to $200 million a year." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "Great decision by the Trump administration to lift the steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Once those tariffs are ultimately lifted, we will be one step closer, I hope, to ratifying the USMCA, which would be a boon to American businesses and ag producers." Sen. John Thune
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "American beef. It's what's for dinner -- in Japan." Sen. John Thune
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - South Dakota Delegation Urges USDA to Provide Short-Term Relief to Agriculture Producers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - South Dakota Urges USDA to Provide Short Term Relief to Agriculture Producers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 14, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "While the economy is strong, just imagine how much stronger it could be if agriculture was on the same track. I believe it's time to wrap up trade negotiations, open up markets, and give these family-run operations the certainty and security they deserve." Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Lawrence Kudlow, Dir. of the U.S. National Economic Council - Walorski Leads Bipartisan Letter Signed by 159 Members of Congress Warning Against Auto Tariffs Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 4, 2019 Letter to the President - Cornyn Urges President Not to Renew Sanctions Exemptions on Countries That Import Iranian Oil Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer - House Members Defend Agriculture in EU Trade Agreement Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Rounds Encourages South Dakotans to Send Feedback on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "With the signing of the #USMCA, we're one step closer to strengthening our trading relationship with two countries that South Dakota's farmers and ranchers depend on to export a significant portion of their products." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "As the president heads to #G20, @SenatorRounds and I urged him to prioritize the restoring of U.S. soybean market access in China ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "As the president heads to #G20, @SenatorRounds and I urged him to prioritize the restoring of U.S. soybean market access in China ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Support US-UK Trade Agreement Post-Brexit Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Pressed the administration on the future of its trade negotiations and reiterated how the #agriculture industry in South Dakota is bearing the brunt of delayed resolution." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Murphy Joins Bipartisan Call for U.S. and Canada to Settle Softwood Lumber Tariff Dispute Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Tweet - "This is great news and a big win for newspapers across South Dakota and the rest of the country. I was glad to join @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem in directly requesting the ITC make this decision." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 29, 2018 Thune Statement on ITC Decision to Block Tariffs on Newsprint Sen. John Thune
Aug. 29, 2018 Rounds Statement on Decision to Block Proposed Tariffs on Newsprint Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 27, 2018 Rounds Statement on Proposed Trade Agreement with Mexico Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Counter China's Geostrategic Goals Sen. John Thune, ...
July 20, 2018 Defending South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers Sen. John Thune
July 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a farm-state senator who proudly serves on @SenateAgGOP and @GOPSenFinance, which plays a key role in U.S. trade policy, defending and supporting the agriculture community will always be one of my top priorities in the U.S. Senate. My column" Sen. John Thune
July 11, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Delegation Urges President to Prioritize U.S. Agriculture During Trade Negotiations Sen. John Thune, ...
July 11, 2018 Tweet - "Today I joined @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem to urge the president to prioritize U.S. agriculture, South Dakota's top industry, in trade negotiations. Agriculture cannot afford to bear the brunt of the burden in global trade disputes." Sen. John Thune
July 11, 2018 Tweet - "Today I joined @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem to urge the president to prioritize U.S. agriculture, South Dakota's top industry, in trade negotiations. Agriculture cannot afford to bear the brunt of the burden in global trade disputes." Sen. John Thune
June 25, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman for the Senate Committe on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Honorable Debbie Stabenow - Feinstein, Cantwell, King Join Bipartisan Call for Increased Funding for Agriculture Export Programs Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 21, 2018 Senate Finance GOP to Ross: Tariffs Hurt Americans Sen. John Thune, ...
June 20, 2018 Rounds: "Time is of the Essence" to Finalize Trade Deals Sen. Mike Rounds
June 20, 2018 Thune Presses Commerce Secretary Ross on the Harmful Effects of a Trade War Sen. John Thune
May 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Safeguard Critical Military and Dual-Use Technology from China Sen. John Thune, ...
May 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert E. Lighthizer, USTR - Against Take-or-Leave Strategy Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Work Closely with Members of Congress to Ensure NAFTA has the Congressional Support Necessary to be Enacted into Law as Negotiations on the Agreement Near Conclusion Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 15, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Stand Up for American Cheese Producers Sen. John Thune, ...
May 15, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Sen, Mike Rounds (R) Sen. Mike Rounds
Date Title Politician
July 26, 2019 Time for Congress to Pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Sen.Mike Rounds
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "Why are Dems holding up #USMCA? If they are serious about making progress on these issues & not just trying to sink this trade deal with specious objections, they should give the president the go-ahead & take up and pass #USMCA so Americans can start seeing real benefits." Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "The #USMCA will benefit virtually every sector of our economy -- from manufacturing to digital services. Senate Republicans are ready to approve this deal -- we're just waiting on Dem House leadership to show a willingness to hold a vote. It's time for them to do so." Sen.John Thune
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's farmers & ranchers depend on trade, but right now they are facing a lot of uncertainty. #USMCA would preserve and expand farmers' access to Canada & Mexico -- our #1 and #2 export markets for American ag products -- and give certainty about these markets long-term." Sen.John Thune
July 16, 2019 U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Sen.John Thune
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Met with Scott & Michelle VanderWal, from @SDFarmBureau & @FarmBureau. Talked about the importance of getting #USMCA through Congress ASAP. #USMCA would mean: New and expanded markets for farmers & ranchers 176,000 new jobs across U.S. $68+ billion in new economic growth" Sen.John Thune
July 2, 2019 Letter to Ann Buerkle, Acting Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission - Rep. Johnson Urges Consumer Product Safety Commission to Preserve Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "I support the administration's goal of strengthening market access for our nation's farmers and ranchers, and we've made good progress in negotiations. Now it's time to push for a conclusion to these deals." Sen.John Thune
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "We have a lot of important items to get across the finish line: pass #USMCA address the #HumanitarianCrisis at the border pass the #NDAA Dems should join us to deliver on the important priorities for the American people." Sen.John Thune
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Mexico ratified #USMCA today -- bringing us one step closer to providing certainty & more export opportunities for struggling farmers & ranchers. Now it's time for Congress to take action on #USMCA. Dems should join us to deliver on important priorities for the American people." Sen.John Thune
June 12, 2019 Tweet - "For the past 14 months, there have been more job openings than unemployed workers in the United States. But while the broader economy is strong, we can do better for the ag economy. Passing #USMCA would go a long way in providing farmers and ranchers with the certainty they need." Sen.John Thune
June 10, 2019 To South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers: I Hear You Sen.John Thune
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "Japan's announcement that it's lifting age limits on U.S. beef imports, granting full access to the Japanese market, is a big win for American ranchers. @USMEF predicts that Japan's move could increase U.S. beef sales to Japan by $150 to $200 million a year." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "Great decision by the Trump administration to lift the steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Once those tariffs are ultimately lifted, we will be one step closer, I hope, to ratifying the USMCA, which would be a boon to American businesses and ag producers." Sen.John Thune
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "American beef. It's what's for dinner -- in Japan." Sen.John Thune
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - South Dakota Delegation Urges USDA to Provide Short-Term Relief to Agriculture Producers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - South Dakota Urges USDA to Provide Short Term Relief to Agriculture Producers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 14, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "While the economy is strong, just imagine how much stronger it could be if agriculture was on the same track. I believe it's time to wrap up trade negotiations, open up markets, and give these family-run operations the certainty and security they deserve." Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Lawrence Kudlow, Dir. of the U.S. National Economic Council - Walorski Leads Bipartisan Letter Signed by 159 Members of Congress Warning Against Auto Tariffs Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 4, 2019 Letter to the President - Cornyn Urges President Not to Renew Sanctions Exemptions on Countries That Import Iranian Oil Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer - House Members Defend Agriculture in EU Trade Agreement Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Rounds Encourages South Dakotans to Send Feedback on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "With the signing of the #USMCA, we're one step closer to strengthening our trading relationship with two countries that South Dakota's farmers and ranchers depend on to export a significant portion of their products." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "As the president heads to #G20, @SenatorRounds and I urged him to prioritize the restoring of U.S. soybean market access in China ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "As the president heads to #G20, @SenatorRounds and I urged him to prioritize the restoring of U.S. soybean market access in China ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Support US-UK Trade Agreement Post-Brexit Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Pressed the administration on the future of its trade negotiations and reiterated how the #agriculture industry in South Dakota is bearing the brunt of delayed resolution." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 11, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Murphy Joins Bipartisan Call for U.S. and Canada to Settle Softwood Lumber Tariff Dispute Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Tweet - "This is great news and a big win for newspapers across South Dakota and the rest of the country. I was glad to join @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem in directly requesting the ITC make this decision." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 29, 2018 Thune Statement on ITC Decision to Block Tariffs on Newsprint Sen.John Thune
Aug. 29, 2018 Rounds Statement on Decision to Block Proposed Tariffs on Newsprint Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 27, 2018 Rounds Statement on Proposed Trade Agreement with Mexico Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Counter China's Geostrategic Goals Sen.John Thune, ...
July 20, 2018 Defending South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers Sen.John Thune
July 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a farm-state senator who proudly serves on @SenateAgGOP and @GOPSenFinance, which plays a key role in U.S. trade policy, defending and supporting the agriculture community will always be one of my top priorities in the U.S. Senate. My column" Sen.John Thune
July 11, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Delegation Urges President to Prioritize U.S. Agriculture During Trade Negotiations Sen.John Thune, ...
July 11, 2018 Tweet - "Today I joined @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem to urge the president to prioritize U.S. agriculture, South Dakota's top industry, in trade negotiations. Agriculture cannot afford to bear the brunt of the burden in global trade disputes." Sen.John Thune
July 11, 2018 Tweet - "Today I joined @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem to urge the president to prioritize U.S. agriculture, South Dakota's top industry, in trade negotiations. Agriculture cannot afford to bear the brunt of the burden in global trade disputes." Sen.John Thune
June 25, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman for the Senate Committe on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Honorable Debbie Stabenow - Feinstein, Cantwell, King Join Bipartisan Call for Increased Funding for Agriculture Export Programs Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 21, 2018 Senate Finance GOP to Ross: Tariffs Hurt Americans Sen.John Thune, ...
June 20, 2018 Rounds: "Time is of the Essence" to Finalize Trade Deals Sen.Mike Rounds
June 20, 2018 Thune Presses Commerce Secretary Ross on the Harmful Effects of a Trade War Sen.John Thune
May 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Safeguard Critical Military and Dual-Use Technology from China Sen.John Thune, ...
May 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert E. Lighthizer, USTR - Against Take-or-Leave Strategy Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Work Closely with Members of Congress to Ensure NAFTA has the Congressional Support Necessary to be Enacted into Law as Negotiations on the Agreement Near Conclusion Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 15, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Stand Up for American Cheese Producers Sen.John Thune, ...
May 15, 2018 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Sen, Mike Rounds (R) Sen.Mike Rounds
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