Articles tagged under: USMCA
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…Mexico is the First Country to Approve USMCA
Published June 20, 2019
On Wednesday, the Mexico Senate approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement by a vote of 114 to 4. Mexico is the first of three countries to ratify the trade deal. Now, all eyes are on Canada and the U.S. to ratify the…A Trade Deal Sought Before Political Season Begins
Published June 19, 2019
If Congress does not ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement before the 2020 election cycle, it may be difficult to finalize other trade deals with the European Union and Japan. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall made that point in an…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.…Trump Addresses Farmers and Renewable Fuel Industry
Published June 12, 2019
President Donald Trump came to Council Bluffs, Iowa to promote the new year-round availability of E15. Trump promised to defend American farmers and farm income will rise. "Within a year-and-a-half, I would say you would be in the best position…Trump to Visit Midwest Tuesday
Published June 10, 2019
President Trump will be in Council Bluffs, Iowa Tuesday to visit an ethanol plant. The president is expected to discuss the year-round availability of 15 percent ethanol blends and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is expected to join…Dealing with Border Issues With Canada
Published June 6, 2019
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is starting a Northern Border Caucus to deal with U.S.-Canadian issues. The disparity in grain grading is a key issue. It was discussed, but not resolved in the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.