TOPEKA (KSNT) — Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran returned from a bipartisan trip to China after meeting with top Chinese officials to discuss trade, national security, and the future of U.S.-China relations.
Moran joined U.S. Sens. Steve Daines, Maria Cantwell, and Deb Fischer in Beijing on Thursday, May 7, ahead of an expected summit next week between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
During the meetings, lawmakers discussed a range of issues, including fentanyl precursors, supply chain security and trade relations between the two countries.
Moran told 27 News that one of his main priorities during the trip was improving communication between the United States and China while also advocating for Kansas farmers and ranchers.
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“There was a broad message about the need for us to communicate better, to develop better relationships, to try to ease the circumstances in the world that our two countries face,” Sen. Moran said. “What we hope to have happen from the President, the two presidents’ negotiations include some things that could be very beneficial to Kansas farmers and ranchers.”
The senators also discussed expanding China’s markets for more U.S. agricultural products, including wheat, beef, soybeans, and sorghum, all major parts of Kansas agriculture.
Moran said those conversations are especially important, as many Kansas farmers continue to face economic challenges.
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