Trade Archives - Senator Steve Daines

Daines on Newsmax: “I’m Hopeful that Because of President Trump’s Strong Leadership, We’re Going to See Some Concessions from the Chinese”

May 8, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Newsmax’s National Report today to talk about the work he and Ambassador David Perdue are doing to halt the flow of fentanyl precursors from China to the U.S., as well as his hopes for upcoming trade talks with China. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines praised President Trump for nominating David Perdue as Ambassador to China: Let me compliment President Trump by selecting, nominating David Perdue to be the next ambassador to China. Truly, there’s not a better leader to be our ambassador to China than David Perdue. David Perdue and I were both working

Daines on Fox News: President Trump is Fighting Hard for American Interests Abroad

May 7, 2025

“It’s President Trump’s Strong Position that has Resulted in Negotiations with Chinese Leadership” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Fox & Friends First today to discuss Treasury Secretary Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s upcoming trade talks with China as well as President Trump’s commitment to protecting U.S. interests abroad. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines praised Bessent and Greer’s work to reduce trade barriers with China and recalled his own recent meetings with Chinese leaders: I’m very proud of the great work that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and our U.S. trade rep Jamieson Greer are doing, fighting for American

Daines, USTR Greer Discuss Expanding Market Access for Farmers and Ranchers

April 8, 2025

Urges Administration to Secure Concessions from Trading Partners to Protect and Grow American Jobs and Increase Market Access for Farmers, Ranchers, and Manufacturers U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with President Trump’s U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, in a Senate Finance Committee hearing. They discussed the goals of President Trump’s trade agenda, and Daines highlighted the need to stop the flow of fentanyl precursors from China and make sure American producers have expanded market access around the globe. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines: Ambassador Greer, welcome to Capitol Hill. I share the President’s determination to end these unfair trade practices,

Daines: Trump USTR Nominee Greer will Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers, Small Businesses and Manufacturers

February 6, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today secured commitments from Jamieson Greer, President Trump’s nominee to be the United States Trade Representative (USTR), to protect Montana trade and agriculture by expanding market access and ensuring a fair playing field for farmers, ranchers, small businesses and manufacturers. Watch Daines and Greer’s full exchange HERE. Daines: “Mr. Greer, it’s good to see you here again. Thank you for your commitment to service. You’ve seen really the history of your life as one of serving our country. I’m grateful to you and your family in that regard. President Trump has certainly laid out an ambitious trade

Daines Presses Biden Administration on Protecting American IP from China, Bolstering Montana Exports and Overseas Trade

March 23, 2023

U.S. SENATE—U.S. Senator Steve Daines at a Senate Finance Committee hearing today questioned U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on the administration’s actions to counter China’s growing intellectual property abuses and the importance of a robust trade agenda to Montana and America. On the importance of trade for Montana farmers, ranchers, and small businesses: Senator Daines: “Thanks for coming here today. I think about 95 percent of our world consumers live outside the United States and as a guy who represents a state where agriculture is the number one economic driver, it’s very important that we get market access for agriculture for

Daines, Gianforte Urge Agency to Prevent Crisis at Northern Border

May 21, 2019

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte today sent a letter to the acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) opposing cuts in hours of operation at four Montana ports of entry. “Cuts in hours of service should not be implemented and the current hours of service should continue. While we remain willing to work with you on the needs of your service to protect America and resolve the crisis at the southern border, we encourage you to refrain from causing a crisis at the northern border at the same time,” Daines and Gianforte wrote. To download

Daines to Lighthizer: Montana Farmers and Ranchers Need Access to New Markets

March 12, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today in a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing urged United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer to advance and finalize trade agreements with Japan and China to put Montana farmers and ranchers on a level playing field in the global stage. Click HERE to download “We’re now behind in Japan, because our other allies have signed agreements…and they are going to receive the benefits of the tariff reductions. My malt barley folks were in talking to me yesterday, and they literally showed me the contracts they’ve lost in Japan,” Daines said. Yesterday, Daines met with Montana barley

Daines Named ‘Hero of Main Street’

May 25, 2016

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that he has received the “Hero of Main Street” award from the National Retail Federation for his support of legislation critical to the retail industry. Daines is part of a bipartisan group honored for their support of a wide range of issues including international trade, infrastructure investment, tax reform and labor issues. “I’m proud to be recognized for my efforts supporting local Montana business owners that create good-paying jobs,” Daines stated. “Senator Daines has shown through his support that he cares about retailers big and small, and values the role these businesses play

Daines, Zinke Request USTR to Prioritize Montana Issues with Canadian PM

February 22, 2016

U.S. CONGRESS — In advance of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s first state visit to Washington, D.C., Montana Senator Steve Daines and Representative Ryan Zinke are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to prioritize Montana issues in discussions with Canada. In a letter to Ambassador Michael Froman, Daines and Zinke requested that the USTR prioritize Montana issues as they prepare for Prime Minister Trudeau’s upcoming state visit including the renegotiation of the expired Softwood Lumber Agreement and wheat grading. “As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s state visit to Washington, D.C. on March 10 is rapidly approaching, we request that you prioritize

Daines Statement on Reported Surface-to-Air Missiles on Man-Made Islands in South China Sea

February 17, 2016

U.S. SENATE — Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement on reports that surface-to-air missiles have been deployed on man-made islands in the South China Sea: “The new reports of surface-to-air missiles being deployed on man-made islands in the South China Sea are deeply concerning. The deployment of these missiles could have serious adverse impacts not only on the stability of the region, but on global commerce. With over five trillion dollars of global trade passing through the South China Sea, maintaining the integrity of international waters and airspace in the region is critically important.” After last week’s Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing on

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