Ohio Corn & Wheat Releases a Statement on House Passage of USMCA

(December 19, 2019) The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association welcomes today’s news that the U.S. House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly, and in a bi-partisan manner, to support Ohio’s grain farmers and pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Association President, Patty Mann, made the following statement regarding today’s announcement: “Opening market opportunities is the highest priority for our grower-members, and the USMCA makes major strides in protecting our largest foreign markets – Mexico and Canada. Free trade agreements like this help us feed and fuel the world.”

Ohio’s economy thrives on the export of corn, soft red winter wheat, livestock, ethanol, corn co-products, and small grains. Therefore, developing and maintaining fair and open global trade practices remains an essential policy priority for our state’s agricultural producers. The OCWGA supports fair trade policies which play a vital role in raising the standard of living for all people. Through effective trade policy, Ohio’s farmers prosper, and their local communities flourish.

Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director of Ohio Corn & Wheat added: “Since a potential deal was first announced in September 2018, our members have worked relentlessly to advocate for USMCA with Ohio’s congressional delegation. We are grateful for the broad, bi-partisan support and leadership our delegation has demonstrated on this final agreement.”

Ohio’s U.S. House members who voted in favor of USMCA include: Steve Chabot (1^st District), Brad Wenstrup (2^ndDistrict), Joyce Beatty (3^rd District), Jim Jordan (4^th District), Bob Latta (5^th District), Bill Johnson (6^th District), Bob Gibbs (7^th District), Warren Davidson (8^th District), Mike Turner (10^th District), Troy Balderson (12^th District), Tim Ryan (13^th District), David Joyce (14^th District), Steve Stivers (15^th District), and Anthony Gonzalez (16^th District).