Articles tagged under: U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement
Grassley Still Hopeful for USMCA Ratification by August
Published June 27, 2019
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley told reporters he anticipates the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement to move in Congress before the August recess. House Democrats like House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson have said it’s more likely to move in the fall.…Trudeau and Trump to Meet Ahead of G20 Summit
Published June 21, 2019
The U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement was one item on the agenda as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. Thursday. Mexico already ratified the USMCA. The U.S. and Canada still need to ratify…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…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.…Lawmakers Review Analysis, Prepare for USMCA Discussions
Published April 23, 2019
Lawmakers are reviewing the International Trade Commission’s analysis of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. North Dakota Representative Kelly Armstrong doesn’t know if it will change discussions on the trade talks once session resumes. Armstrong says one big challenge ahead for the USMCA…A Few Things Holding Up USMCA Progress
Published April 19, 2019
Syngenta Senior Lead of Federal Government Relations Mary Kay Thatcher says there are a few things holding up progress of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. "Part of the USMCA said Mexico has to pass a new labor law. The lower…Ag Groups Digest Details of USMCA Analysis
Published April 19, 2019
In the International Trade Commission's analysis of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement, there is a projected 1.1. percent increase in exports for agricultural commodities. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Veronica Nigh says that’s the equivalent of $2.2 billion. "When we…Trade Commission Analysis Highlights Benefits of USMCA
Published April 19, 2019
There could be a slight boost to the American economy in the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. That’s according to the International Trade Commission in its much-anticipated analysis. The analysis says USMCA would raise U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by…