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March 9, 2021 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Establish Office of Intelligence at Usda Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 18, 2021 Wexton Joins McGovern in Re-Introduction of Bipartisan Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Gallagher, Colleagues Call for Hold on Secretary of Commerce Nomination Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Schumer and Gillibrand Statement on U.S. Taking Action to Protect New York's Dairy Farmers by Filing First-Ever USMCA Enforcement Action Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Meng Statement on Biden Nomination of Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative Rep. Grace Meng
Oct. 6, 2020 Congressman Sires and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Protect Supply Chains in the Western Hemisphere and Sub-Saharan Africa Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer, Gillibrand reveal: Two months after new trade deal implementation, lingering concerns about Canada & Mexico dodging dairy trade commitments wring Upstate NY dairy farmers dry; senators call on Feds to ensure strict agreement to provide fair market access, helping NY dairy industry & local economies rebuild from pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - As Families, Mom & Pop Restaurants Struggle During Pandemic, Gardner, Menendez, Collins Make Bipartisan Call to End Tariffs on Imported Food Products Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Robert E. Lighthizer, Ambassador of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative - Pascrell, Wenstrup Lead 164 Members Urging Removal of Tariffs That Could Further Harm Reeling American Families and Businesses Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
July 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Neal, Blumenauer, Along with Ways and Means Democrats and USMCA Working Group Members, Urge Scalia, Lighthizer to Implement USMCA-Labor Provisions as Congress Intended Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Reps. Smucker, Kind, Harder, and Marshall Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Swift Negotiations with Japan to Not Leave Dairy Farmers Behind Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
June 30, 2020 Stefanik Announces USMCA Enters Force Tomorrow Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Stefanik Leads Letter Requesting USTR Ensures Canada Upholds Its Dairy Trade Agreements Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Schumer reveals: With just days until new trade deal begins, Canada tries to dodge dairy trade commitments, leaving Upstate NY dairy farmers in the cold; senator calls on Feds to ensure Canada fully eliminates unfair pricing programs & provides fair market access; will help NY dairy farmers/local economies recover from pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump was weak in talks with China's Pres. Xi He sold out for phony promises that China would buy some soybeans in order to help his re-elect But it didn't work. Farmers are still hurting! This is not what he promised. It's not what farmers want." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways and Means Democrats Strongly Oppose Expanding Economic Relations with President Bolsonaro's Brazil Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Ways and Means Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Requirement as Congress Intended Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative, and Terry Branstad, US Ambassador to China - Spanberger Urges Administration to Immediately Suspend Tariffs on Medical Supplies & Personal Protective Equipment Amid COVID-19 Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Van Hollen, Schumer, Cotton, and Young Urge Secretary Pompeo and President Trump to Oppose China's Bid to Lead U.N. World Intellectual Property Organization Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. Pompeo: The Chinese Communist Party can never be trusted to be in charge of the World Intellectual Property Organization You must fight this tooth and nail. It'd pose a significant threat to U.S. economic security and the integrity of international IP rights and standards." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I'm getting under @realDonaldTrump's skin on China trade issues because he knows I'm right: I've been consistent in public and in private that his new trade deal with China is unbelievably bad for American workers and businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the improvements Democrats secured to better protect workers: I am voting against USMCA. Because it doesn't address climate change, the greatest threat facing our planet." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 China Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump attacked me in a press conference--Let me address that directly His short-term China trade deal is a loss for American businesses & workers If he knew what was in his weak "phase one" deal: He should throw it in the garbage & take China back to the negotiating table" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If I sound frustrated and angry, it's because I am. President Trump's "phase-one" trade deal with China is an extreme disappointment. He's conceding our leverage for vague, unenforceable "promises" China never intends to fulfill." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is taking the easy way out with his "phase one" trade deal with China. He's settling for a weak, temporary deal that will cost American businesses, American farmers, and American workers for years to come." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: With the signing of the "phase one" trade deal with China this week The terms seem like they'll result in very little progress in reforming China's rapacious trade behaviors It could send China a signal that the US can be steamrolled" Sen. Chuck Schumer
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. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "After 18 months of negotiations, President Trump's "phase one" deal with China is stunning in how little of substance it achieves at such a high cost. Americans deserve to know exactly what's in this "phase one" deal before we agree to continue negotiations with China." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Passed legislation to lower drug costs; Paid family medical leave for millions of Americans; Strengthened trade deal for our workers; Millions to research gun violence as a public health crisis; And that's just what we've done the last few weeks #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 19, 2019 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act Rep. Gregory Meeks
Dec. 19, 2019 Stefanik Applauds House Passage of USMCA Rep. Elise Stefanik
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. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tonko Votes Against USMCA for Failure to Address Climate Change Rep. Paul Tonko
Dec. 19, 2019 Statement from congressman Joe Morelle on United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rep. Joe Morelle
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Nice try. I've been tough on the Chinese Communist Party my entire career. I didn't support the TPP despite President Obama's entreaties because it wasn't tough enough on China. I stay tough on China. You caved... as usual." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has sold out for a temporary and unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans. Once again, President Trump cannot be relied upon to the do the right thing for American workers and businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Reports say Pres. Trump sold out for a temporary, unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans We've heard this song & dance from China before Yet again Pres. Trump can't be relied on to do the right thing--even when his statements were pointing in the right direction" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Strength is the only way to win with the Chinese Communist Party. Without a strong agreement in place, President Xi will continue to direct an array of predatory trade and other economic tactics that severely undermine American workers and businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Stefanik Statement on USMCA Agreement Rep. Elise Stefanik
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. Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Pascrell and Kildee Seek Answers on Japan Trade Agreements Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "For a guy who promised to be tough on China, President Trump's reliable deference to President Xi is all the more bewildering. Being tough on China when it comes to human rights will also help us win the battle on trade." Sen. Chuck Schumer
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. Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tonko Cheers Local Impact in Vote to Reauthorize Export-Import Bank Rep. Paul Tonko
Nov. 15, 2019 Schumer reveals: Vital farm program is treating upstate NY farmers unfairly, stripping sorely-needed funding to recover from current trade climate; Schumer calls on USDA for parity and to give NY farmers the assistance they need & deserve ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
March 9, 2021 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Establish Office of Intelligence at Usda Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 18, 2021 Wexton Joins McGovern in Re-Introduction of Bipartisan Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Gallagher, Colleagues Call for Hold on Secretary of Commerce Nomination Rep.Nicole Malliotakis, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Schumer and Gillibrand Statement on U.S. Taking Action to Protect New York's Dairy Farmers by Filing First-Ever USMCA Enforcement Action Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Meng Statement on Biden Nomination of Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative Rep.Grace Meng
Oct. 6, 2020 Congressman Sires and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Protect Supply Chains in the Western Hemisphere and Sub-Saharan Africa Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer, Gillibrand reveal: Two months after new trade deal implementation, lingering concerns about Canada & Mexico dodging dairy trade commitments wring Upstate NY dairy farmers dry; senators call on Feds to ensure strict agreement to provide fair market access, helping NY dairy industry & local economies rebuild from pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - As Families, Mom & Pop Restaurants Struggle During Pandemic, Gardner, Menendez, Collins Make Bipartisan Call to End Tariffs on Imported Food Products Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Robert E. Lighthizer, Ambassador of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative - Pascrell, Wenstrup Lead 164 Members Urging Removal of Tariffs That Could Further Harm Reeling American Families and Businesses Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
July 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Neal, Blumenauer, Along with Ways and Means Democrats and USMCA Working Group Members, Urge Scalia, Lighthizer to Implement USMCA-Labor Provisions as Congress Intended Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Reps. Smucker, Kind, Harder, and Marshall Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Swift Negotiations with Japan to Not Leave Dairy Farmers Behind Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
June 30, 2020 Stefanik Announces USMCA Enters Force Tomorrow Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Stefanik Leads Letter Requesting USTR Ensures Canada Upholds Its Dairy Trade Agreements Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Schumer reveals: With just days until new trade deal begins, Canada tries to dodge dairy trade commitments, leaving Upstate NY dairy farmers in the cold; senator calls on Feds to ensure Canada fully eliminates unfair pricing programs & provides fair market access; will help NY dairy farmers/local economies recover from pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump was weak in talks with China's Pres. Xi He sold out for phony promises that China would buy some soybeans in order to help his re-elect But it didn't work. Farmers are still hurting! This is not what he promised. It's not what farmers want." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways and Means Democrats Strongly Oppose Expanding Economic Relations with President Bolsonaro's Brazil Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Ways and Means Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Requirement as Congress Intended Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative, and Terry Branstad, US Ambassador to China - Spanberger Urges Administration to Immediately Suspend Tariffs on Medical Supplies & Personal Protective Equipment Amid COVID-19 Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Van Hollen, Schumer, Cotton, and Young Urge Secretary Pompeo and President Trump to Oppose China's Bid to Lead U.N. World Intellectual Property Organization Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. Pompeo: The Chinese Communist Party can never be trusted to be in charge of the World Intellectual Property Organization You must fight this tooth and nail. It'd pose a significant threat to U.S. economic security and the integrity of international IP rights and standards." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I'm getting under @realDonaldTrump's skin on China trade issues because he knows I'm right: I've been consistent in public and in private that his new trade deal with China is unbelievably bad for American workers and businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the improvements Democrats secured to better protect workers: I am voting against USMCA. Because it doesn't address climate change, the greatest threat facing our planet." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 China Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump attacked me in a press conference--Let me address that directly His short-term China trade deal is a loss for American businesses & workers If he knew what was in his weak "phase one" deal: He should throw it in the garbage & take China back to the negotiating table" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "If I sound frustrated and angry, it's because I am. President Trump's "phase-one" trade deal with China is an extreme disappointment. He's conceding our leverage for vague, unenforceable "promises" China never intends to fulfill." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is taking the easy way out with his "phase one" trade deal with China. He's settling for a weak, temporary deal that will cost American businesses, American farmers, and American workers for years to come." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: With the signing of the "phase one" trade deal with China this week The terms seem like they'll result in very little progress in reforming China's rapacious trade behaviors It could send China a signal that the US can be steamrolled" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "After 18 months of negotiations, President Trump's "phase one" deal with China is stunning in how little of substance it achieves at such a high cost. Americans deserve to know exactly what's in this "phase one" deal before we agree to continue negotiations with China." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Passed legislation to lower drug costs; Paid family medical leave for millions of Americans; Strengthened trade deal for our workers; Millions to research gun violence as a public health crisis; And that's just what we've done the last few weeks #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 19, 2019 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act Rep.Gregory Meeks
Dec. 19, 2019 Stefanik Applauds House Passage of USMCA Rep.Elise Stefanik
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.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tonko Votes Against USMCA for Failure to Address Climate Change Rep.Paul Tonko
Dec. 19, 2019 Statement from congressman Joe Morelle on United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rep.Joe Morelle
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Nice try. I've been tough on the Chinese Communist Party my entire career. I didn't support the TPP despite President Obama's entreaties because it wasn't tough enough on China. I stay tough on China. You caved... as usual." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has sold out for a temporary and unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans. Once again, President Trump cannot be relied upon to the do the right thing for American workers and businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Reports say Pres. Trump sold out for a temporary, unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans We've heard this song & dance from China before Yet again Pres. Trump can't be relied on to do the right thing--even when his statements were pointing in the right direction" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Strength is the only way to win with the Chinese Communist Party. Without a strong agreement in place, President Xi will continue to direct an array of predatory trade and other economic tactics that severely undermine American workers and businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Stefanik Statement on USMCA Agreement Rep.Elise Stefanik
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.Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Pascrell and Kildee Seek Answers on Japan Trade Agreements Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "For a guy who promised to be tough on China, President Trump's reliable deference to President Xi is all the more bewildering. Being tough on China when it comes to human rights will also help us win the battle on trade." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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.Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tonko Cheers Local Impact in Vote to Reauthorize Export-Import Bank Rep.Paul Tonko
Nov. 15, 2019 Schumer reveals: Vital farm program is treating upstate NY farmers unfairly, stripping sorely-needed funding to recover from current trade climate; Schumer calls on USDA for parity and to give NY farmers the assistance they need & deserve ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
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