WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today regarding the United States and China agreeing to a Phase One Deal and beginning Phase Two negotiations:

“Congratulations to President Trump and the members of his Administration who continue to move the ball forward. It is no coincidence our two nations reached this deal on the heels of USMCA being finalized. Today’s agreement includes China making significant purchases from United States producers, meaning the recent loss of business will hopefully prove to be a temporary setback, not a permanent loss of markets. I urge the Trump Administration to keep fighting for a deal that is good for North Dakota’s producers and puts American interests first.”

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