President Trump is poised to land a significant legislative victory even as Democrats are bearing down in an attempt to remove him from office.
An agreement has reportedly been reached on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and could be finalized in the next 24 hours as the deal moves on to be ratified by all three countries, sources told Fox Business.
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After months of delays and amid criticism from Republicans on the refusal by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring the trade agreement to a vote, House Democrats and the White House may have negotiated what is seen as a new version of NAFTA, the Clinton-era North American Free Trade Agreement.
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka told The Washington Post on Monday that the labor union was reviewing the deal that the two sides had agreed on more than a year after Trump had announced the new trade deal. Although Mexico had ratified USMCA in June and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to have his government vote on it following its passage in the U.S. House, Pelosi has not brought it to the House floor for a vote.
The president and others have criticized Pelosi for the delay.
Hard to believe, but if Nancy Pelosi had put our great Trade Deal with Mexico and Canada, USMCA, up for a vote long ago, our economy would be even better. If she doesn’t move quickly, it will collapse!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 7, 2019
Critics, like Rep. Kevin McCarthy, have accused Pelosi of being “more concerned with tearing down this president instead of building this country up.”
Here is the simple truth ⇨ If we passed #USMCA, the United States would immediately be in a stronger position in our negotiations with China.
Why is Speaker Pelosi putting politics over the prosperity of American workers? pic.twitter.com/GYFKV3iUSG
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) December 7, 2019
Democrats have pressed for stronger labor and environmental regulations in the new North American trade deal and hope to use the agreement as proof they can legislate at the same time as trying to impeach the president. Pressure on Democrats to move ahead with a vote of USMCA has been increasing especially in light of the impeachment hearings.
Nadler hasn’t had a single fact witness testify! Zero substance—Country wants #USMCA and Growth, not Impeachment. Polls have tanked on the Do Nothing Democrats!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 7, 2019
I, along with 158 of my colleagues, sent a letter to @SpeakerPelosi to urge her to ensure that the House takes up and passes USMCA. #USMCA would spark economic growth, drive innovation, and create jobs.
It’s time to put aside the #impeachmentsham and pass USMCA! pic.twitter.com/jLyLacdtsk
— Trent Kelly (@RepTrentKelly) December 9, 2019
347 days have passed since the USCMA agreement was finalized and signed.
Why hasn’t @SpeakerPelosi brought it to the floor for a vote?
I signed on to @ConawayTX11‘s letter, along with 159 of my @HouseGOP colleagues, urging Speaker Pelosi to put the clean USMCA up for a vote.
— Rep. Chip Roy (@RepChipRoy) December 9, 2019
Another mythical morning for @HouseDemocrats as @RepJerryNadler continues their fairytale impeachment—wasting the American people’s time and money.
In reality, we have 2 weeks to pass #USMCA & fund our military.
Get your priorities straight, @SpeakerPelosi! #CountryOverParty https://t.co/kVaSZq9vOJ
— Rep. Jody Hice (@CongressmanHice) December 9, 2019
While the House is consumed with impeachment, American workers are waiting on USMCA. I am proud to join @ConawayTX11 and 159 of my colleagues in demanding that Speaker Pelosi bring USMCA to the floor for a vote immediately. Enough is enough; pass #USMCAnow
— U.S. Rep. Billy Long (@USRepLong) December 9, 2019
U.S. Trade Representative Robert E. Lighthizer and House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal, a Democrat from Massachusetts, have met in negotiations even amid the impeachment hearings. Meetings have focused on addressing trade issues related to steel, iron and pharmaceutical drugs.
Some sticking points in finalizing the deal include the Mexican government not accepting a U.S. provision allowing American labor inspectors in Mexico.
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida where she has been writing for the BizPacReview team since 2015.
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