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On the recordJanuary 29, 2020
Today, at long last, the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, USMCA, will officially become law. USMCA is a major win not only for American farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and business owners, but for each and every American who depends on these industries. Thanks to the leadership of the Trump administration, we are delivering real results for the men and women who are the backbone of the American economy. Freer markets, fairer trade, and increased opportunity are on the horizon as USMCA is signed today and implemented. The numbers are staggering: more than $68 billion in new economic activity, approximately 176,000 new jobs, and an increase of more than $2 billion a year in agriculture exports. It is no wonder that USMCA passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate. USMCA brings particularly good news for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 2018 alone, Pennsylvania exported approximately $15 billion in goods to Canada and Mexico, and USMCA continues to open doors for our producers. As Pennsylvania's number one industry, agriculture is vital to the health of both the economy and our residents, as our farmers provide the food, the fiber, the energy, the building materials, and all that we depend upon. With increased market opportunities, the future of the Keystone State is brighter than ever. That being said, it is impossible to talk about the impact USMCA will have on Pennsylvania without talking about dairy.…
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

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