Look what TPP can do for Nebraska economy

9 Dec 2016


Economy

International trade plays a vital role in the current and future success of Nebraska agriculture. Right now, Congress is considering the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a 12-country trade agreement that would expand trade opportunities in the Asian-Pacific market.

With enhanced access to international markets, this agreement would help grow our ag sector by making Nebraska products more competitive.

Opening up new markets and expanding existing markets for Nebraska’s agricultural products has been a key focus of Gov. Pete Ricketts’ Grow Nebraska Plan, and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture has worked to support international trade and TPP as part of that plan.

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