Inside the Trade Talks: Senator Daines on U.S. Beef & Ag Exports

April 1, 2025

In this episode, Montana U.S. Senator Steve Daines joins Lane to break down his recent high-stakes visit to China and Vietnam—where U.S. beef, wheat, and potato exports were front and center. Senator Daines explains what expired licenses, tariffs, and fentanyl sanctions mean for Montana’s ag exports and whether relief may be on the horizon. Plus, how a 20-minute phone call with President Trump could shape the future of U.S. ag trade.

Source: LaneCast Ag Podcast, Western Ag Network

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