In 2024, the Hoosier farmers raised 20 million birds. Through the success of the USMCA, Mexico has become the number one destination for American turkey products and a major export market for Indiana producers. Unfortunately, we'll lack the same kind of access to the Canadian market. While exports of Turkey to Canada have been stagnant for the last decade, imports from Canada have increased. Madam Secretary, can you commit to working with the US Trade Representative to expand access to the Canadian market for US Turkey producers through the upcoming USMCA review? Yes, 100%. (03:13–03:25)
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Asserts that U.S. turkey exports to Canada have been stagnant while imports from Canada have increased.
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