ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 12, 2026 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today submitted a statement for the record in support of the Senate Finance Committee’s hearing on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

The statement, signed by NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert, expressed strong support for a full renewal of USMCA and emphasized its importance to U.S. agriculture and rural communities. It also highlighted opportunities to strengthen market access within the agreement by addressing non-tariff barriers related to sanitary and phytosanitary standards (SPS) and agricultural biotechnology.

“The USMCA has been an unquestionable success for the North American grain and oilseed industry,” NGFA stated. “It has strengthened supply chains, enhanced competitiveness, expanded export opportunities, and contributed meaningfully to economic growth across the continent. A stable, long-term renewal with no changes, paired with focused efforts to address SPS and biotechnology-related trade barriers, will allow our integrated North American agricultural system to continue thriving.”

NGFA thanked Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Wy.), and the committee members for their leadership on this important topic. NGFA looks forward to continuing to work with Congress and the administration to preserve and strengthen this vital trade agreement for American agriculture and the broader U.S. economy.

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