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National Leaders to Discuss Trans-Pacific Partnership on RFD-TV

Nashville, TN. The Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), a trade agreement among 12 Pacific Rim countries continues to be a hotly debated topic. Top U.S. agribusiness officials will discuss the potential ramifications for America’s food supply on Rural America Live, on September 1st at 10 PM EST. Topics include the TPPA’s effect on the nation’s farm sector, the possibility of job losses, currency manipulation and much more.

Panelists include:

  • Ambassador Darci Vetter, Chief Agricultural Negotiator – Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
  • Tracy Brunner, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
  • Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association
  • Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
  • Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation
  • Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of National Milk Producers Federation
  • John Weber, President of the National Pork Producers Council

Viewers are encouraged to call in to ask questions of the panelists by dialing (877) 731 – 6733. More information can be found here.