Trade

187. Ag Products from Cuba

We oppose the importation of any agricultural products from Cuba under the current regime. (OVERSIGHT)

188. Animal Import Center

We support the continued use and improvement of the USDA/APHIS Equine and Large Animal Import Center at the Miami International Airport. (EQUINE)

189. Citrus Tariffs and Non-tariff Barriers

In international trade negotiations, we support efforts to maintain U.S. tariffs on imported fresh and processed citrus products. We oppose non-tariff barriers, which restrict or hamper the sale of U.S. citrus fruit and processed citrus products in foreign markets.

Efforts should be expanded to remove non-tariff barriers in place on citrus going into foreign markets. (CITRUS)

190. Export Programs

We favor federal funding for export promotion programs. (CITRUS)

191. Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)

We recommend that import sensitive agricultural products (i.e., sugar, citrus and vegetables) be negotiated separate from the FTAA. (OVERSIGHT)

192. Import Relief for Perishable Products

We favor the development and enactment of regulations such as production, volume or price triggers that would deal with the dumping (on a rapid and timely basis) of foreign perishable commodities into the United States. No open or consigned loads should be allowed to be imported. (VEG)

193. International Trade

Import sensitive agricultural products should be exempted from reciprocal trade agreements with countries whose producers have unfair advantages over domestic producers through subsidies and other means.

We oppose the Generalized System of Preference (GSP).

We oppose the importation of agricultural products from all foreign countries that have not met the same environmental, labor and safety standards required of our growers, including but not limited to, use of agricultural chemicals.

We urge all appropriate state and federal agencies to strictly enforce current regulations to insure that imported products are not re-packed or re-labeled as a product of the United States.

We encourage a thorough inspection system by all appropriate state and federal agencies on all plants, animals and products moved across the Mexican or Canadian border or other ports of entry into the United States.

We support strict enforcement of import restrictions and enhanced export support from our government, and we support the concepts of like quality inspections for domestic and foreign products.

The trade relief measures provided for in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) have proven ineffective as originally designed. For this reason, a trade relief remedy should be negotiated to protect regional producers of all agricultural products.

We favor the development and enactment of regulations that would provide relief from import surges of foreign commodities due to extreme foreign currency devaluations.

The interest of all Florida farmers and ranchers shall be protected from unfair trade practices and we encourage exports in a fair and competitive market.

We should not sacrifice our domestic producers to gain export markets for certain commodities.
When developing trade agreements the impacts on the diversity of Florida agriculture should be considered.

Human rights requirements should not be tied to trade agreements. (OVERSIGHT)

194. Patent Protection

We support strict enforcement of patent protection and harsh punishment for those countries or individuals who violate patents. (OVERSIGHT)

195. Phytosanitary Standards in Trade Agreements

Any trade agreement should include strict measures to control the spread of noxious plants, insects and animal pests. Quarantine protection from pests and disease should not be compromised in any trade negotiations. (OVERSIGHT)

196. Producer Export Sales

We support measures that would better protect producers who export vegetables to other countries, with regard to grades and standards, pesticide residue regulations and provisions for prompt payment. (VEG)

197. Tariff Reductions

We oppose tariff reduction if it results in creating an oligopoly. (OVERSIGHT)

198. Trade Agreements

We support free and fair trade. Any modifications to our domestic trade policy and tariff schedules should be done through multilateral negotiations. Any modifications must be compatible with current farm programs. We support legislation to prevent circumvention of domestic trade policy and tariff schedules. Import-sensitive crops (i.e., sugar, citrus, and vegetables) should not be negotiated on a bilateral or regional basis. (OVERSIGHT)

199. Trade Embargo

Should a trade embargo or restriction be declared for national security reasons, the embargo should be total and apply to all products and services. (OVERSIGHT)

200. Trade Promotion Authority

We support Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) for the President to negotiate trade agreements only at the World Trade Organization (WTO). We oppose TPA for the President to negotiate bilateral and regional trade agreements. (OVERSIGHT)