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BREAKING: Senate Passes USMCA, Securing Major Wins for Iowans
It was hard work, and it took way too long, but we did it: the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is on its way to President Trump’s desk and final ratification.
All throughout my 99 County Tour last year, and even just last weekend as I kicked off my 6th annual 99 County Tour, I heard time and again from Iowa’s farmers, manufacturers, and business owners about the need for the USMCA.
And each time, for more than a year, I would convey that message loud and clear to my colleagues in the House. Finally the Senate was given our chance to take swift action and today passed this agreement with overwhelmingly bipartisan support.
Click here or the image above for a video recap of my efforts to pass USMCA.
Folks, this is huge, long-awaited news.
Iowa exports more to Canada and Mexico than we do to our next 27 trade partners combined. This trade deal will allow those numbers to grow exponentially by creating new export opportunities and over 175,000 jobs across the country.
Ratifying the USMCA will be a shot of positive energy into the businesses and communities across rural America.
The USMCA is truly a win for everyone, especially our great state of Iowa. I’m proud of the work we’ve done to deliver real results for Iowans.
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Thank you!
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