Political Quotes

“Mr. President, the importance of trade agreements is that everyone follows the rules they agreed to. Mexico is not following the USMCA. They have forced the closures or partial closures of dozens of fuel facilities and have canceled permits for the import and export of fuels. They are favoring their national industry, PEMEX, and disadvantaging American companies, including companies building renewable projects. These actions chill foreign direct investment with Mexico, hurt American businesses, and undermine climate goals; but Mexico continues to benefit from the rest of the USMCA. We wish to be a strong and dependable trade partner with Mexico, but the USMCA should be honored. The role of the USTR is to represent the interests of the United States and hold trade partners to their word. Mexico should respect property rights for U.S. businesses. This should be a priority for the USTR. I yield back all time. Vote on Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, all time is yielded back. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Georgia. Motion to Instruct”