Eric Green will serve all citizens, especially farmers

To the Editor,

     Iowa’s farmers are suffering from some of the lowest prices in years for some commodities. There are several reasons for the challenging prices which farmers are receiving. One challenge comes from the trade war which President Trump initiated with China.

     Most Americans probably agree that some adjustments need to be made related to trade relations with China. However, a more effective process would be to negotiate which would lead to less damage to Iowa’s farmers. The current trade negotiations have contributed to a substantial decrease in Iowa having access to China’s market for agricultural products.

     According to Radio Iowa on April 12, 2018, Republican State Senators strongly endorsed the action by the Trump Administration regardless of the impact on Iowa’s commodity prices. This included Senator Dan Zumbach. The Iowa Senate does not have a direct voice in trade policy; however, members of the Iowa Senate are spokesmen to decision makers in the federal government. Eric Green, candidate for the Iowa Senate, will be an active voice for “responsible trade negotiations,” which do not leave Iowa farmers lagging with challenging commodity prices.

     Eric Green will be a listener and positive voice for every citizen in District 48. I am confident as an elected official, Eric will be assertive to find ways to ensure the policies which protect the quality of life for every citizen and from my perspective especially farmers.

     I encourage you to consider supporting Eric Green as your State Senator.

Respectfully,

Mel Manternach

Monticello, Iowa