CONTINUED UNCERTAINTY FOR SOYBEAN GROWERS

On 2026-09-15, Representative Donald G. Davis (D-NC-1) delivered a floor speech titled "CONTINUED UNCERTAINTY FOR SOYBEAN GROWERS" in the House.

CONTINUED UNCERTAINTY FOR SOYBEAN GROWERS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5645-H5646] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONTINUED UNCERTAINTY FOR SOYBEAN GROWERS (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, soybean growers across eastern North Carolina and our Nation are facing rising input costs, global competition, and continued uncertainty. A stable and mutually beneficial trade relationship requires sustained [[Page H5646]] access to commercial markets and greater certainty. Mr. Speaker, I urge President Trump, ahead of his meeting with President Xi Jinping, to secure a clear and verifiable timeline for China to fulfill its purchasing commitments and remove the 10 percent tariff on soybeans. Agriculture is the economic backbone of eastern North Carolina, and our farmers would rather compete in the marketplace than rely on emergency assistance due to trade disruptions. With fair, predictable terms, our producers can compete anywhere in the world. ____________________