…most products through NAFTA. U.S. shippers need to be cognizant of competitors’ tariffs that are being phased-out over time through trade agreements that may match NAFTA duty-free treatment. However, despite…
Last Minute Push to Revive COOL in USMCA
…and the transparency that consumers demand. A final NAFTA package must restore the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) passed by Congress and affirmed by U.S. courts.” COOL was originally put…
Pushing for USMCA Ratification: ‘California Farmers, Let Your Voice Be Heard’
…voice of the American people. So, California farmers, let your voice be heard.” Several guest speakers discussed the impact that the replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)…
Farmers, Ranchers Need USMCA
…the job and approve the USMCA quickly. “USMCA’s predecessor, NAFTA, has boosted agricultural exports to Mexico and Canada dramatically – we’ve gone from $8.9 billion to $39 billion in the…
Significance of USMCA on American Rice Industry
…current markets can be repaired and improved upon. “On the Mexican side of things, they have been looking to alternative sources when the current administration looked to renegotiate the NAFTA…
President Trump’s Effort to Push USMCA Through Congress
…His recent efforts to move forward with USMCA include potentially canceling NAFTA. A cancellation of NAFTA would put the pressure on Congress by giving them a six-month deadline before more…
Agriculture Groups Respond to USMCA Signing
…Trade Agreement (NAFTA), while incorporating new commitments to strengthen U.S. dairy export prospects throughout the North American region. Thanks to NAFTA, Mexico is currently the largest export destination for U.S….
Secretary Perdue Comments on Signing of USMCA
…Agreement (NAFTA): “I have often said that we live in the best neighborhood on Earth – North America – and the signing of a new trade agreement with Mexico and…
NPPC Testifies In Support Of USMCA
…Trade Agreement (NAFTA) – now known as the USMCA. As part of the deal’s ratification process, the ITC is providing the president, the U.S. Trade Representative and Congress with independent…
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Cancel Benefits of USMCA
Steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. will hurt agriculture more than NAFTA 2.0 will help. The updated North American Free Trade Agreement, known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), would…
Canada Willing to Stall Trade Deal with China until China is More Reasonable
…NAFTA 2.0, renamed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, includes language that allows the nations of the agreement to withdraw from the pact if another nation created a trade agreement with China. However, Canada…
Federal Reserve: NAFTA 2.0 Won’t Help Dairy Industry
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) replacement will not benefit dairy farmers, according to the Federal Reserve Bank. A report by the Federal Reserve says gains made by the…
Canada, Mexico, Want Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Lifted
Canada and Mexico want the U.S. to remove steel and aluminum tariffs now that a NAFTA 2.0 framework is in place. Canada has asked the U.S. to lift the tariffs…
USMCA a Framework for Future Trade Deals
A White House adviser says the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a model for future trade agreements. USMCA will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), if approved. Kevin Hassett,…