Florida Ag Commissioner Pushes for Probe into Unfair Trade Tactics

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam recently sent a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross emphasizing the need for fair trade, as Mexican imports have negatively affected Florida agriculture. He asked the Department of Commerce to initiate an investigation into Mexico’s unfair trade practices.

“I believe that Florida produces the highest quality agricultural commodities in the world and can successfully compete in a global market on a level playing field. Unfortunately, the current trade environment created under NAFTA is anything but a fair and level playing field for Florida’s producers,” stated Putnam in the letter.

To view Putnam’s letter in its entirety, click here.