(Washington) — U-S Senator Chuck Grassley told reporters during his weekly news conference held Monday that he feels there may be a hint of some light at the end of the tunnel in reference to the trade war, and tariffs that are negatively affecting agriculture. Grassley says an agreement with Mexico may be close at hand.
Grassley told reporters there is even some hints of good news with the negotiations with China.
The Iowa Senator remains hopeful that trade agreements can be reached before farmers begin with this year’s harvest, so they will have markets for their products.
During that same news conference, the senior Iowa senator says he has confidence with the Environmental Protection Agency new Acting Director, Andrew Wheeler. The Republican Senator from Iowa recently met with Wheeler at a meeting held in Des Moines, along with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. Grassley says he is
hopeful the new E-P-A director will approve E-15 blended ethanol to be used all year round.
Grassley says oil refineries concerns about the price of RENS credits is no longer justified, and therefore, the Iowa Republican believes Wheeler should grant E-15 blended fuels.
Grassley says Wheeler has not given any indication as whether or not he will approve the higher blended renewable fuel.
Grassley says he is hopeful that E-15 ethanol will be given approval within the next month.
