Trade faces challenges, hope in sight

Wiesemeyer, senior vice president of policy and trade issues for Informa Economics Inc., told more than 300 attendees at the U.S. Grains Council's 49th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting in San Diego, Calif., the dynamics in Washington, D.C., pose challenges for trade, but expressed trade will soon become a priority. He said "both political parties have turned protectionist." He cited many examples of protectionism such as the "Mexican trucking issue." However, Wiesemeyer did offer his perspective on areas of optimism for U.S. agricultural trade.

"NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) will not be renegotiated and will stay the successful agreement it has proved to be to-date. A Doha agreement will occur only if the leaders of this country want it to. It has to come from the very top," he said. "Another agreement that I hope will get some attention is South Korea. This pending trade agreement is the big kahuna. You cannot get more win-win than a free trade arrangement with South Korea. I hope we can get through this."

Wiesemeyer said the U.S./Panama free trade agreement pending approval from Congress may be approved this year, which will yield many benefits for U.S. farmers and all of U.S. agriculture.
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