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Rep. Jason Smith, representing Missouri’s 8th district in the U.S. Congress since 2013, has taken to Twitter to discuss taxation and trade policies. Smith, who succeeded Jo Ann Emerson, has a history in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013.

On April 8, 2025, Rep. Jason Smith posted on Twitter: "This afternoon, I had the opportunity to sit down with @SecScottBessent and @GOPMajorityWhip to hear from industry leaders about the importance of extending the Trump tax cuts for manufacturers. @HouseGOP will continue working to advance one big beautiful bill to deliver." The tweet highlights Smith's involvement in discussions about the Trump tax cuts, emphasizing his commitment to advancing legislative efforts in support of manufacturers.

On April 9, 2025, Smith further commented on President Trump's trade policies on Twitter: "President Trump is keeping his promise to fight for American farmers on the global stage, something the prior administration failed to do. President Trump’s tariffs were put in place to level the playing field and ensure no country, even our allies, unfairly discriminates." This statement underscores Smith's support for tariffs implemented during Trump's tenure, intended to protect American farmers.

In another tweet on the same day, Smith discussed agricultural trade deficits and surpluses, saying: "During President Trump’s first term, his successful trade policies led America to have a $5 billion average annual agricultural trade surplus. Under President Biden, we ran a $32 billion agricultural trade deficit last year. Now more than ever, American producers need an." Here, Smith illustrates a contrast between the trade policies under Trump and Biden, advocating for changes to support American agricultural producers.

Smith, born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1980, currently resides in Salem. He is an alumnus of the University of Missouri, with a BS degree in 2001, and a JD from Oklahoma City University, earned in 2004.