State signs $400 million trade deal with Taiwan

Today, Governor Dave Heineman announced that Lt. Gov. Lavon Heidemann and members of the Nebraska trade delegation to Asia signed agreements with Taiwanese grain and soybean trade officials for approximately $400 million of Nebraska corn, soybeans and wheat to Taiwan. Lt. Gov. Heidemann is currently leading a Nebraska trade mission to Taiwan and Japan.

“This is good news for Nebraska,” Governor Heineman said. “This agreement shows the value of developing and fostering relationships when it comes to trade opportunities.”

“Throughout this visit we’ve been told by the Taiwanese that they apprecia...