Jim McDermott: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman.”

This area is such a large part of our economy as well as such a large part of our question of national security.

The USMCA proved that bringing all stakeholders to the table--labor, workers, business, and members of Congress--can produce stronger trade agreements.

It includes a new tool known as the rapid response mechanism that, when used, allows us to promptly raise concerns with the Mexican and Canadian Governments when there are allegations of worker rights violations.

In my opinion, it could be one of the most important hearings we have held during my time as ranking member on the subcommittee.