Articles tagged under: Jay Truitt

Government Shutdown Continues

Published October 14, 2025

The government shutdown in Washington shows little hope for a resolution. Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says lawmakers are waiting for key events before taking further action. “Democrats are waiting to take any steps until after the No Kings protest…
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Congressional Oversight Required

Published September 26, 2025

While tariffs are in the news now, the United States has been collecting import duties for a long time. Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says that money is allocated either to a targeted program or to the general revenues. "No…
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Farmers Left Waiting as Farm Bill Lags

Published September 18, 2025

Farmers may face frustration as Congress signals it has already done enough on the farm bill, according to Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt. "While technically it's not done, they feel like they've already gotten the real hardcore negotiations passed in…
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Truitt: Improvements Made in the Senate

Published July 2, 2025

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says Senate leadership made key concessions to secure the votes. “They had to buy (Alaska Senator Lisa) Murkowski off basically to get to 50,” Truitt explained. Despite the close margin, Truitt believes the Senate improved…
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Truitt: Time for Transparency in Trade Policy

Published June 6, 2025

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt expects the ongoing legal battle over Trump-era tariffs to reach the U.S. Supreme Court, potentially reshaping how future administrations handle trade policy. “If I had to guess, I think the Supreme Court's going to make…
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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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