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USMEF Statement on House Approval of USMCA

Published: Dec 18, 2019

Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved implementing legislation for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued this statement:

USMEF applauds the House of Representatives for approving the implementing legislation for USMCA and the bipartisan effort by Congressional leaders and the Trump administration to bring USMCA to a House vote.

Ratification of USMCA is an important step in solidifying trade relations with Mexico and Canada, which are critical destinations for U.S. pork, beef and lamb. This agreement will bolster the United States' position as a reliable supplier to two leading markets that currently account for about one-third of all U.S. red meat exports. We look forward to the Senate taking up this legislation as soon as possible and completing the ratification process.

For more information, please contact:

Joe Schuele
jschuele@usmef.org
303-547-0030