WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement today after meeting with President Donald J. Trump at the White House to discuss the benefits of trade to production agriculture:

“At the White House today, I spoke in person with President Trump about a number of agriculture issues causing anxiety and uncertainty for many Nebraskans. NAFTA, potential Chinese tariffs, and upholding the Renewable Fuel Standard were among the topics we covered. I provided the president with factual information about our state’s ag exports and the central role agriculture plays in Nebraska’s economy. Furthermore, I conveyed to him how critical it is that we work together to protect markets – domestically and internationally – for our families. I’m encouraged by the president’s desire to move forward with the sale of year-round E-15 with  a RVP waiver and to reengage with TPP nations in discussions to open new markets. I will continue to press this case for the people of Nebraska.”