China's Agriculture Policy and U.S. Access to China's Market

Today's hearing on U.S. food and agricultural trade with China is our focus for the discussion. The aim is to assess how this trade relates to China's agricultural development and policy and the broader implication for U.S. producers and consumers. In 2010, China became the largest export market for U.S. agricultural goods. Last year's exports marked a record. While China has become America's top market for agricultural goods, all is not well in the relationship. China is not doing enough to follow the free trade and free market principles that were codified in its agreement to join the WTO in 2001.