The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement passed the U.S. Senate by an overwhelming vote of 89-10 on Thursday. The vote came just one day after the United States signed a new trade agreement with China. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the USMCA benefits all sectors of the U.S. economy. “Farmers, growers, cattlemen, manufacturers, small businesses and big businesses. This is a major step for our whole country.” For agriculture, USMCA is estimated to increase U.S. exports by $2 billion. Now, the trade deal heads to President Donald Trump for a signature. Mexico’s legislature approved the trade deal last month and Canada still needs to ratify USMCA. The Canadian parliament isn’t scheduled to return until January 27. View the USMCA fact sheets.
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