Coalition urges renewal of USMCA
Leaders from the agriculture, manufacturing and technology sectors held a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill this week to highlight the importance of renewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as the trade pact approaches its formal review period.
Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., who keynoted the event, said, “Working to improve and preserve USMCA is critical for Indiana’s agricultural and manufacturing communities who rely on the certainty and stability of market access in North America.”
“USMCA has been incredibly important for farmers like me,” said Matt Frostic, a fifth-generation Michigan farmer and first vice president of the National Corn Growers Association.
“Mexico and Canada are two of our most important export markets and the certainty this agreement provides allows farmers to plan, invest and continue feeding and fueling the world. As the agreement enters its review period, it’s important that policymakers focus on strengthening what works so American agriculture and industry can continue to grow.”
Brad Wood, National Foreign Trade Council senior director and USMCA lead, added: “We are pleased to partner with NCGA to underscore that USMCA is critical for American workers across every sector, from farmer to plant operator.”
“U.S. production and manufacturing rely on the indispensable inputs and efficiencies from our geographic allies. They are also our top customers; America exports more to Canada and Mexico than its next eight export markets combined,” Wood said. “We must prioritize these partnerships, restore predictability, and renew a trilateral USMCA.”
NCGA also released an episode if its “Cobcast,” in which NFT President and CEO Leslee Oden and NCGA Director of Public Policy, Trade, and Biotechnology Nancy Martinez presented the case for renewal of USMCA.
