WASHINGTON — An important lesson I’ve learned over the years is that success is built on the foundation of strong relationships. We are stronger when we work together, building trust, exploring new opportunities and navigating challenges.
The same idea of relationships can also be said for our trading partners and if we want to keep agriculture moving forward, we need to ensure those connections remain strong.
With 95 percent of the world’s consumers living outside of the U.S., keeping strong ties with global partners ensures our farmers have access to the markets they need.
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