Arrington says America first delivering for West Texas ag | Opinion

By U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington
February 26, 2026
AS SEEN IN THE LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

President Trump continues to have the backs of American farmers, and his latest trade agreements are delivering real results for American agriculture.

The President’s announcement that India will slash its 50 percent tariff on U.S. sorghum is a major win for West Texas farmers and a critical step toward diversifying our export markets away from Communist China.

Expanding market access and reducing barriers like these strengthens America’s farmers and reinforces our economic security.

Just as important, Bangladesh - one of the world’s largest textile producers - has committed to purchasing more American cotton and expanding the long-term use of U.S. cotton in its fabric production.

That means stronger demand and better prices for West Texas cotton farmers, ginners, warehouses, and shippers.

Over the past year, I’ve been proud to work alongside President Trump and Ambassador Greer to push back against unfair trade practices across South Asia - including India’s punitive sorghum tariff and cotton barriers throughout the region.

For too long, unfair trade barriers have put American producers at a disadvantage. Thanks to President Trump’s America First trade agenda, those days are coming to an end.

U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington is a Republican from Lubbock serving the 19th Congressional District of Texas and chairman of the House Budget Committee. His district covers Lubbock and Abilene as well as much of the South Plains, Big Country and surrounding region.