The House’s version of the “Big Beautiful Bill” includes a repeal of the Duty Drawback provision—an incentive that supports North Carolina-grown tobacco exports and keeps jobs right here at home.

Exporting North Carolina-grown tobacco to international markets is the present and future for growers.

If this repeal becomes law, the lack of access to these vital international markets threatens farms, families, and rural economies across our state.

We’re asking farmers to speak up. Submit your story and thank Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis for standing strong for North Carolina agriculture and opposing the repeal of duty drawback. If you’re not local to North Carolina, please still tell your Senators to oppose the repeal of duty drawback to protect American agriculture.

Our Ag Future’s Ray Starling recently joined the Ruthless Podcast to discuss how duty drawback is critical for farmers and workers.