Articles tagged under: USMCA
USMCA Action in Ottawa
Published May 30, 2019
Legislation has been introduced in Canada that would ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. There’s no word on when a vote will be taken on the trade deal, but the Canadian legislature is scheduled to end its current session at the end…Trade and Mother Nature Both Causing Volatility
Published May 24, 2019
Agriculture is on its sixth year of lower net farm income, due to a combination of many factors. American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore says add in Mother Nature and the recent trade negotiations and he can't…Pence to Promote USMCA in Ottawa
Published May 21, 2019
Vice President Mike Pence will soon be in Canada to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and seek adoption of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Pence will participate in a trade event in Ottawa on May 30. Pence has been traveling across…A Waiting Game for Congress
Published May 17, 2019
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says it’s a waiting game for Congress right now on the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. "I want to be in a place where I can sign this agreement. I still have questions about some elements of…USMCA Doesn’t Take a Backseat to China Trade Talks
Published May 17, 2019
The U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement isn’t taking a backseat to China trade chats. That’s according to South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson. "I am talking to my Democratic colleagues, making sure they understand the value proposition of the American economy of…Tariffs a “Big Hurdle” in USMCA Chats
Published May 15, 2019
Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Gregg Doud confirmed Tuesday the steel and aluminum tariffs are a big hurdle in the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement discussions. "I can tell you there's not a day that…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…Paulsen Promotes USMCA Ratification
Published May 2, 2019
Former Minnesota Congressman Erik Paulsen has joined a coalition that is lobbying for ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The Pass USMCA Coalition represents different sectors of the economy, including agriculture. When he was in Congress, Paulsen was a member of…No Consensus on USCMA Ratification
Published May 1, 2019
During a meeting with Democratic leaders, President Donald Trump urged the lawmakers to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. After the White House meeting, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer said the trade deal needs more protection for labor and the environment.