Glenn Thompson: “Yesterday I was pleased to join 158 of my colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi highlighting the critical…”

“Yesterday I was pleased to join 158 of my colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi highlighting the critical importance of the USMCA trade agreement. It has been nearly 400 days since President Trump signed the agreement with our two closest trading partners, and at long last, it seems a vote may finally be in our near future. With less than 2 weeks left in the legislative calendar, a vote is long overdue. Farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and everyone in between will benefit from the passing of USMCA. USMCA will help increase market opportunities, keeping trade free and fair, and the projected impact on our Nation's agricultural industry is staggering. Under this new, revamped agreement, U.S. agriculture exports are expected to increase by more than $2 billion, annually, leading to an estimated 325,000 additional jobs here at home. That is good news, not just for our local rural communities, but for each and every American. USMCA will help bring U.S. trade policy into the 21st century. Each day that passes without a vote is leaving money and opportunity on the table. ____________________”