I’ll keep fighting for a fair trade deal. I am hopeful Canada will return to the negotiating table and take a fair deal that recognizes the need of the United States to achieve more fair and balanced trade relationships. Until then, I will keep standing with the farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers across Southeast and South Central Missouri who’ve waited long enough for a fair shake.
Keep fighting for a fair trade deal with Canada that advances fair and balanced trade relationships and supports Missouri farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers.
Occurrences
Evidence
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The Sept. 8, 2026 proclamation says Canada "reneged on its commitment" and did not remove the discriminatory imposition; the U.S. modified 50% duties.
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House Roll Call 701 records passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act, 385-41; Representative Smith (MO) voted Yea.
Assessments
Smith took concrete federal legislative action by voting for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act, which implemented a Canada-inclusive trade agreement during his House service and aligns with the promise to fight for fair trade benefiting Missouri agriculture and manufacturing. However, the broader promised outcome of a fair and balanced Canada trade relationship was not fully secured; the later 2026 presidential action described an unresolved and escalated Canada trade dispute. That supports partial credit rather than full delivery.