Cong. Hinson confident US/UK trade deal will benefit Iowa farmers

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 9th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s enthusiastic about the trade agreement reached Thursday between the United States and the United Kingdom. Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says there’s promise the new accord will mean Iowa farmers will find more avenues to sell their products in the U-K and elsewhere, though only portions of the deal are being unveiled.

Initial reports of the trade agreement say the U-K will be making the customs process smoother, while buying more American commodities, including beef and ethanol.

As part of the trade deal, reports say President Trump agreed to cut tariffs on U-K-made vehicles, steel and aluminum, but the original ten-percent tariff on British goods is to remain in place. Hinson remains optimistic more trade agreements are pending with other nations.

Reports say the Brits also agreed to reduce tariffs on hundreds of U-S products, everything from sporting goods to olive oil.