Texas's and the United States' partnership with Mexico has really been a phenomenal benefit to all Americans.

Sixty-two and a half percent of U.S. content.

Does the U.S. Trade Representative agree that codifying Mexico's energy reform should be a priority in the updated NAFTA agreement?

If we are not careful, we really can upset that apple cart, and it really will be devastating for our families in Texas.

So when you talk about increased costs, would those be costs that would be ultimately passed on to consumers in terms of increased costs for their trucks and cars?

the energy trade with Mexico supports 9.8 million jobs in the United States, equating to 8 percent of the U.S. economy.

A modernized NAFTA will help all of North America remain competitive against other trade blocs, preserving U.S. jobs and discouraging the outflow of capital.

So if something happened which reduced the ability of Texas to export, the trade deficit with Mexico would actually be worse, not better, right?

I appreciate your leadership on that very much.

I would encourage members of the subcommittee to join Senator Cornyn in supporting the NAD Bank Improvement Act of 2017.

I think one of the amazing things to me about American agriculture is how many people the agriculture sector feeds.

Could changes in the rules of origin have the unintended effect of driving manufacturers abroad?