Johnson Applauds Phase One China Trade Deal

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) released the following statement after the president signed the United States-China Phase One trade agreement today:

"The Phase One U.S.-China trade agreement is a step in the right direction," said Johnson. "Producers want certainty and China needs to play fair - this agreement hits the mark on both fronts. This China agreement paired with the USMCA are the wins our producers need."

Under the agreement, China has committed to purchasing $200 billion of American goods and services over the next two years, including a commitment to purchase $40 billion per year in agriculture products. This agreement contains structural provisions to remove trade barriers for U.S. beef, pork, and poultry that have limited access to the Chinese market.