Support agricultural trade and export access

Costa supports trade policies aimed at maintaining access to export markets for U.S. farmers. He worked on amendments to shape the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and helped remove retaliatory tariffs on crops including almonds, walnuts, and apples, which reopened export markets for San Joaquin Valley farmers.

Context: This describes past actions and a general position; it does not specify a new trade proposal.

In their own words

Recognizing the importance of trade to California’s economy

The source

Jim Costa: official policy priorities ↗

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Retrieved: 11/10/2026