Smith Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Trade After Supreme Court Decision

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03), Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision regarding the scope of the President's authority under theInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act:

"Since day one, President Trump has been committed to leveling the playing field for American farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and workers. In light of the Supreme Court's decision, we must ensure our trading partners uphold the market access commitments already secured and continue advancing policies which promote fair competition worldwide.

"Nebraska's farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers create world-leading products and deserve reliable access to global markets. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Trade for the House Ways and Means Committee, I am committed to working with the administration to deliver long-term certainty through comprehensive and enforceable trade agreements. The President has made clear his intention to use every available tool to secure strong deals, but only Congress can ensure that these agreements provide lasting stability beyond any single administration."