Articles tagged under: Nancy Pelosi
Lighthizer Still Securing the Speaker’s Support on USMCA
Published June 18, 2019
On Tuesday, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told the Senate Finance Committee that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is being fair and constructive in USMCA discussions. "I know generally what people want and what we can do, I just need someone…Slow Movement for USMCA
Published June 14, 2019
Republican lawmakers are calling for the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement to be ratified, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi isn’t ready yet. Senate Majority Whip John Thune called for ratification of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement on the Senate floor Thursday.…USMCA: Waiting on the White House
Published June 12, 2019
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to discuss the progress of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Grassley told reporters the meeting was positive. The House is waiting on the White House. "They can't tell us anything,…Trump Administration Tries to Speed Up USMCA Ratification
Published May 31, 2019
On Thursday, U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer contacted congressional leaders, saying the full U.S. Mexico Canada agreement will be sent to Capitol Hill within 30 days. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded, saying the draft wasn’t a positive step in discussions.…Peterson Responds to Pence’s Call for USMCA Vote
Published May 10, 2019
In response to Vice President Mike Pence's call on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement to the floor for a vote soon, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said straightforward hurdles remain before lawmakers can…Trump: Security More Important Than Trade
Published April 3, 2019
President Donald Trump has repeated his threat to close the U.S.-Mexican border. Unless Mexico stops illegal immigration or Congress passes stricter immigration laws, Trump promises to close all or part of the border. In an Oval Office event, the president…Canada Seeks an End to Section 232 Tariffs
Published February 18, 2019
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this weekend at the Munich Security Conference. Freeland said Canada is in the process of ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum should…Farm Bill: The Key is in Conference
Published May 9, 2018
Informa Economics Senior Vice-President Jim Wiesemeyer says the House farm bill process is the ugliest he’s ever seen. “The leadership is trying in earnest to explain things and then, if they don’t, we’ll see what type of amendments will be…