Banks, insurance agents, farm groups and others have done the same thing over the years.
Some American farm groups have called for the ban to remain in place.
In exchange, House members and farm groups have been supporting the trade pact.
But the federation and other farm groups figure that, with a deficit-conscious Congress, they will have to fight just to keep the current levels.
It was formed by farm groups in the late 1940's.
In the past year he has met regularly with farm groups, leaders of organized labor and other Democratic constituencies.
It is very popular among most farm groups in Iowa.
Many ministers said changes could face stiff opposition from farm groups in their countries.
Japanese farm groups complain, but they know that it is a losing cause.
Many farm groups continue to resist the target of $13.4 billion in cuts set by the budget resolution passed this summer.