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Cramer Remains Optimistic about USMCA Ratification

Published July 19, 2019

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is optimistic about the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement being ratified this year. "I think House lawmakers do feel a sense of urgency to get things done. A number of farm-state Democrats are starting to flex…

Optimism Continues to the U.S. to Ratify the USMCA

Published July 12, 2019

State Farm Bureau presidents met in Washington D.C. this week to discuss trade, renewable fuels and other policy. American Farm Bureau Federation Vice-President Scott VanderWal says there is optimism from Congressional leaders like House Agriculture Committee chairman Collin Peterson and…

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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Cramer Remains Optimistic about USMCA Ratification

Optimism Continues to the U.S. to Ratify the USMCA

Grassley Still Hopeful for USMCA Ratification by August

Trudeau and Trump to Meet Ahead of G20 Summit

Lighthizer Still Securing the Speaker’s Support on USMCA

USMCA: Waiting on the White House

Trump Administration Tries to Speed Up USMCA Ratification

Lawmakers Review Analysis, Prepare for USMCA Discussions

A Few Things Holding Up USMCA Progress

Ag Groups Digest Details of USMCA Analysis

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