Articles tagged under: U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement
From USMCA to the China Trade Deal
Published December 20, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is pleased to have the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement near the finish line. With the House vote done, Peterson said "we can work on getting this China mess straightened out; that's another can of worms, but…House Approves USMCA
Published December 20, 2019
House lawmakers approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement implementing legislation on Thursday on a vote of 385-to-41. In a press conference ahead of the vote, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the enforcement piece of the agreement is important. "We've made giant progress over…Deal Reached on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Published December 10, 2019
The United States, Mexico and Canada reached a deal on tweaks in labor and steel and aluminum provisions in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Now, the USMCA needs approval from U.S. and Canadian lawmakers. "There's no question this trade agreement is much…Duvall Celebrates MFBF Centennial With Members
Published November 25, 2019
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall joined Minnesota Farm Bureau members on Saturday to celebrate the organization’s centennial. Speaking with members, Duvall talked about keeping faith in the tough times and also updated on trade discussions. "The U.S. Mexico…Few Hurdles Remain for USMCA Discussions
Published November 25, 2019
Lawmakers didn’t get the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement ratified before Thanksgiving recess. Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig says a few hurdles remain. "Let's make sure we don't inadvertently raise prescription drug prices for Americans. It sounds like there's progress being made…Moore: Getting USMCA to Starting Line is Key
Published November 8, 2019
A big step toward ratifying the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement is for the White House to send implementing legislation to Congress. That hasn’t happened yet. American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice-President Dale Moore says conversations between the Trump Administration and…National Pork Producers Council Launches USMCA Campaign
Published November 7, 2019
The National Pork Producers Council launched a new campaign this week to highlight the importance and benefits of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Called ‘It’s Pork O’Clock Somewhere,’ the campaign features pork dishes made possible by the USMCA and facts…Peterson Expresses Optimism for U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement
Published November 6, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson told Minnesota farmers on Tuesday the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement will pass. House lawmakers will likely vote on it when they’re back in session. "I've been saying for two months it will pass," says…USMCA Expected to Move Quickly When It Reaches Congress
Published October 29, 2019
The U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement implementing legislation could be sent to Capitol Hill in the next week. Some in Washington D.C. are optimistic it could be sent in a matter of days. Once the legislation reaches the Hill, The Russell…