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Lawmakers test interest in codifying Trump trade pacts | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.

Adrian Smith is assessing which parts of the administration’s trade agreements could attract congressional support.

Lawmakers test interest in codifying Trump trade pacts | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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House and Senate lawmakers are exploring whether to bring President Donald Trump’s trade agreements before Congress and write some of their terms into law. They broadly favor congressional involvement, but tariffs in the deals could complicate support.

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Adrian Smith
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Nebraska representative and Ways and Means trade subcommittee chair

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Don Bacon
R · NE-2

Nebraska representative

Mike Crapo
R · ID · SEN

Idaho senator and Senate Finance Committee chair

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration negotiated the trade and tariff agreements under discussion

Former President of the United States

Arizona representative on the Ways and Means Committee

Darin LaHood
R · IL-16

Illinois representative on the Ways and Means Committee

Former U.S. trade representative

Jason Smith
R · MO-8

Missouri representative and Ways and Means Committee chair

Virginia representative on the Ways and Means trade subcommittee

Jimmy Panetta
D · CA-19

California representative on the Ways and Means Committee

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