President
Donald Trump sounded presidential as he addressed members of the largest U.S.
farm organization, touching on NAFTA, a new farm bill, regulation and more.
While
he addressed NAFTA and a new farm bill, Trump offered little to those present
on the touchy subject. Trump has continually said that the trade agreement is
one of the worst for the U.S. and that he may well pull the U.S. out of the
trade deal.
Saying
his administration is seeking to level the playing field for U.S. farmers and
exporters, Trump said the administration is "reviewing all of our trade
agreements to make sure they are fair and reciprocal." On NAFTA
specifically, he said, "I am working very hard to get a better deal for
our country and for our farmers and for our manufacturers. It’s under
negotiation as we speak." While getting applause, it was not as robust as
some other moments in the speech.
"When
Mexico is making all of that money, when Canada is making all of that money,
it’s not the easiest negotiation," Trump pledged. "But we’re going to
make it fair for you people again."