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MS HR5
Resolution
Status
Failed
3/29/2019
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
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AI Summary
- Urges President Trump to end tariffs against China that are harming Mississippi farmers and agricultural exports
- Notes Mississippi has approximately 36,200 farms generating $7.56 billion in annual farm gate value and $16.41 billion combined agricultural and forestry contribution to the state economy
- Identifies soybeans as Mississippi's top exported product, worth $1.1 billion to the state, with exports to China of $109.7 million in 2017 now facing 25% Chinese retaliatory tariffs
- Highlights expected impacts on other Mississippi agricultural products including cotton, corn, wheat, and tobacco due to Chinese retaliation tariffs
- Directs copies of the resolution to be furnished to the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
President Trump; urge to end the tariff war because it hurts Mississippi farmers.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/29/2019
Committee Referrals
Rules1/14/2019
Full Bill Text
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