As the Trump Administration works to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), American companies of every size, sector, and state have been reassessing the agreement’s importance.
Last year, Iowa exported $4.2 billion worth of goods alone to Canada – representing 30% of the state’s total goods exports.
Trade with Canada and Mexico supports nearly 800,000 jobs in the state of New York.
For the Sunshine State, trade is vital for economic growth – in fact, 13.6% of the Florida's GDP depends on trade.
In August the U.S. Chamber met with nearly 100 lawmakers or their staff to urge USMCA passage.
Here are the key reasons Congress needs to pass USMCA early this fall/
Here are the steps Congress needs to take to ratify USMCA this fall.
Trade with Canada and Mexico supports 348,700 jobs based in New Jersey alone.
Trade with Canada and Mexico supports 228,300 jobs based in Arizona.
The business community is working overtime to urge Congress to support this trade pact.
Trade with Canada and Mexico supports 477,900 jobs based in Pennsylvania, making USMCA vital for Pennsylvania workers.
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