Yet, the U.S. doesn't have equal access to sell our products there. This vote doesn't give up anything. We simply open the doors to a new market. For many years, the doors have swung one way, allowing products to flow in but not out. All of Iowa will benefit from the enormous opportunities.
Additional markets mean more jobs.
With nearly 23 percent of Iowa's workforce either directly or indirectly tied to agriculture, Iowa stands to gain the most. Congress must do the right thing by supporting permanent normal trade status with China.