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Daines to USTR Greer: Repeal Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions, Protect Montana Mining Jobs

July 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in a Senate Finance Committee hearing. They discussed repealing the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions and the importance of countering Russian dumping of palladium and supporting Montana miners. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines and Greer discussed Jackson-Vanik: Daines: Ambassador Greer, welcome to the committee. Good to have you here. Last November, there was a historic dinner at the White House. We had all five Central Asian presidents and their corresponding foreign ministers. On one side of the table, I was there with the President, the Vice President, Secretary

Daines Urges Enhanced Strategic Relationships Between America and Caspian Region

June 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today gave a speech at the Caspian Policy Center’s Trans-Caspian Forum. Read his remarks as prepared for delivery below. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you Ambassador Hoagland for that kind introduction and for your long career working to build America’s ties with the Caspian region. Good morning everyone. Thank you very much to the Caspian Policy Center for hosting this event. I want to acknowledge a few of today’s participants who have been fellow champions of U.S. engagement in this critical region; Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau has been a great advocate

Daines, Rubio Discuss Need to End Unfair Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions

January 28, 2026

Also Discussed Expanding Venezuelan Petroleum Sales and EU Regulations that Harm Energy Security in Senate Foreign Relations Hearing U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. The two discussed Venezuelan oil sales, the need to end the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions on Central Asia, and regulations from the European Union that hinder U.S. energy exports and harm energy security. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines and Rubio discussed expanding Venezuelan petroleum sales to include byproducts like flexicoke: Daines: Secretary Rubio, as noted from your testimony, there are numerous

Daines, Risch, Murphy, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Increase American Prosperity, Repeal Outdated Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions

November 5, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), member of the Senate Committees on Finance and Foreign Relations, and Chris Murphy (D-Conn) introduced a bill to repeal the outdated Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions. Foreign Relations Committee leaders, Chairman Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) as well as Representatives Carol Miller (WV-01) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined in introducing the legislation. “Central Asia is rich in natural resources and is a strategically critical region for the U.S. Unfortunately, Central Asia is still subject to outdated, Cold War-era trade restrictions that prevent any permanent investment and hinder American trade and prosperity. It’s

Daines Lauds Historic Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal in Keynote Address at the Hudson Institute

October 23, 2025

Lays Out Roadmap for Future U.S. Relations with the South Caucuses and Central Asia U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered the keynote address at the Hudson Institute’s conference on the future of U.S. engagement in the South Caucasus. Watch his remarks here. Read Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery below. Thank you to the Hudson Institute for inviting me to be here with you all today, and to Mike Dolan for that introduction. For more than 60 years the Hudson Institute has stood at the forefront of policy battles here in Washington and I am grateful for your work as

Daines Previews Signing of Historic Peace Agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Fox News

August 8, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C.—U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox News’ America Reports to preview the historic peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia and his role in the matter. Daines will join President Trump at the White House this afternoon for the historic signing of the agreement. Watch the full video HERE. Daines on the importance of a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia: Well, this is a historic moment, thanks to President Trump’s leadership. You have to think about where in this part of the world we’re talking about, Azerbaijan is the only country in the world that borders, both Russia and

ICYMI: Daines Op-ed in the WSJ: A Peace Deal for Armenia and Azerbaijan

July 30, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines penned an opinion piece for The Wall Street Journal explaining the historic potential of a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan and hisinvolvement in the matter. Excerpts from his piece are below. A Peace Deal for Armenia and Azerbaijan Senator Steve Daines The Wall Street Journal President Trump is on the cusp of bringing about a peace deal in the South Caucasus between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This would be a remarkable achievement—another step toward stability that advances regional and international peace as well as economic gains that extend far beyond the countries involved… … This year,

A Peace Deal for Armenia and Azerbaijan

July 30, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines penned an opinion piece for The Wall Street Journal explaining the historic potential of a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan and hisinvolvement in the matter. Excerpts from his piece are below. Senator Steve Daines The Wall Street Journal President Trump is on the cusp of bringing about a peace deal in the South Caucasus between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This would be a remarkable achievement—another step toward stability that advances regional and international peace as well as economic gains that extend far beyond the countries involved… … This year, I traveled to both countries with members

Daines in Senate Foreign Relations Committee: We Need to End “Outdated” Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions

July 29, 2025

Also Discusses Critical Minerals in Kazakhstan & Countering Iran Proxy Groups in Lebanon U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Julie Stufft, nominee to be Ambassador to Kazakhstan and Michel Issa, nominee to be Ambassador to Lebanon. Daines emphasized the importance of the U.S.- Kazakhstan relationship for national security as well as the need to counter Iranian proxy groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon. Daines also called for a repeal of the outdated Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines explained how Kazakhstan’s minerals are beneficial to U.S. national security: Daines: As you know, Kazakhstan is a country rich in natural resources

Daines Chairs Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing

July 16, 2025

Discusses Need to Reduce American Dependence on Russian Minerals and Repeal Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today chaired a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, where he spoke with Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas. The two discussed the need to decrease America’s dependence on Russian palladium and the importance of Central Asia’s natural resources. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines emphasized the need to decrease American dependence on Russian palladium: Daines: As you know, palladium is an incredibly important metal used across the U.S. manufacturing industry, but is of particular importance to the production of

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