United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement closer to passage
The wait for Congress to review and approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been a long time coming, but farmers have been patient.
The wait for Congress to review and approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been a long time coming, but farmers have been patient.
The economic impact report provides an assessment of the impact of the agreement on the economy, specific industry sectors, and the interests of consumers.
President Trump just announced that he would delay closing the Mexican border for one year -warning that Mexico must reduce the inflow of drugs into the US.
Farmers for Free Trade announced a Motorcade for Trade tour, a 11 state, 3,500 mile RV tour across the country supporting the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.
A coalition of more than 200 groups, both ag and non ag, across the country have pushed for Congress to pass USMCA swiftly.
Farm Bureau’s president is standing up for farmers and ranchers, urging Congress to pass the USMCA deal quickly in order to open up more trade options.
Many agricultural commodity groups have shown their support for the USMCA, but some are afraid it isn’t enough and more steps need to be taken.
President Trump signed the new trade deal stating, “This is an amazing deal for our farmers and also allows them to use cutting-edge biotechnology.”
On Wednesday, the Farm Foundation Forum will examine the potential economic impacts of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and agricultural trade.
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s $12 billion package to offset farmers losses from the imposition of tariffs on American exports could end up shrinking.