Articles tagged under: USMCA
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…New Developments in USMCA Process
Published December 9, 2019
The Wall Street Journal is reporting House Democrats and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer are close to completing their work on the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Over the weekend, Mexico’s foreign minister accepted a U.S. demand on steel. Mexico will…Pelosi: USMCA Vote is “Imminent”
Published November 26, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says is moving closer to finalizing negotiations over the U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement. "I do believe that if we can get this to the place it needs to be, which is imminent, this can be a template for…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…MFBF Members Consider Policy Priorities for Year Ahead
Published November 22, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation voting delegates are considering priorities during the 101st annual meeting this weekend. MFBF Public Policy Director Amber Hanson Glaeser says it’s one of the best parts of the meeting. "There's always something new. I think we'll…USMCA Vote Expected Before the End of the Year
Published November 18, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to see the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement by the end of this year. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and a House Democratic working group are working out the details. Labor standards in Mexico are one of the…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…