Articles tagged under: Jay Truitt

Truitt: U.S.-China Talks Ongoing

Published May 1, 2025

Despite denials from the Chinese government, Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt believes that behind-the-scenes negotiations over trade are underway. “I'm certain there are conversations that are taking place, whether the Chinese consider them official or not,” said Truitt. “When I…
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Moving Forward With Craig as Ranking Member

Published December 18, 2024

When asked about Minnesota Representative Angie Craig’s credentials to serve in her new role as ranking member, Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt said he welcomes committee leadership that is engaged in the process. "We always want them to agree with…
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Bringing White House Experience to USDA

Published November 25, 2024

Agriculture Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins led President Trump’s Domestic Policy Council and has White House experience with domestic and global environmental issues. Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt appreciates her international credentials. "That was during the same timeframe that they were…
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Farm Bill May be Punted To ’25

Published November 6, 2024

Congress has a big 'to-do' list during the lame-duck session. What does that mean for agriculture? “Honestly, I think the real question for people in agriculture is not whether or not we'll do a farm bill in lame duck, but…
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Farm Bill Extension is Likely

Published August 23, 2024

Another farm bill extension seems to become more plausible as time progresses. “We’re at the point in the process where we’re going to be forced to probably extend all the appropriations,” said Jay Truitt, president, Policy Solutions. Truitt expects the…
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Border Debate Slows Congressional Progress

Published January 15, 2024

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says March may be an optimistic goal for marking up the farm bill. However, “if you don’t set a date, you don’t do the work before that needs to occur.” Congress has a full plate,…
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Congress is in Limbo After Speaker Ouster

Published October 3, 2023

Congress is in limbo until a new Speaker is elected. Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt doesn’t see a quick solution to this chaos. "Someone inside the GOP strategy circle has to feel like the people that made the marketing decisions…
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Farm Bill’s Role in the 2024 Election

Published October 2, 2023

According to Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt the Farm Bill will become a big factor in the next election cycle for swing states. “Like in every election where you have the magical number of seven or eight blue and red…
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Major Philosophical Differences

Published January 6, 2023

Agriculture has big issues on the docket in Washington. That list includes the use of farm program dollars versus conservation spending. "The administration is still pushing their 30x30 plan where they want to see 30 percent parked off over to…
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Rural Versus Urban Vote

Published November 7, 2022

Rural voters may be a deciding factor in the midterm election. "People like to put it to different categories of race, gender, and economic status, but the big break point this time is going to be between rural and urban…
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