United Fresh Washington Conference 2019

Why Trade Matters to the Fresh Produce Industry (Room Independence FGHI, Independence Level)

17 Sep 19

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Speaker(s): Mark Dennin, Legislative Aide for Ways and Means Committee, Representative Jimmy Panetta; Sharon Bomer Lauritsen, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs and Commodity Policy, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President; Mark Powers, President, Northwest Horticultural Council; Robert Guenther, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, United Fresh Produce Association

Trade has become a focal point of the fresh produce industry since President Trump took office. With passage of USMCA, and trade battles with China, India, and other countries front and center this September, it will be critical for attendees to find a common voice to articulate the importance of trade policy for our industry and how we can create new solutions for addressing trade challenges. Engage in a thoughtful discussion around fine-tuning our trade message to deliver a collective approach to addressing success and concerns.

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