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Congressional Republicans Make Push for USMCA

Congressional Republicans Make Push for USMCA

Senator John Thune Photo: WNAX


Republicans in Congress are pushing hard to get a vote on the USMCA trade treaty. The three-country agreement would replace NAFTA, which has been in place since the early 90s.

South Dakota Senator John Thune made a speech on the Senate floor, pointing out the deal is for more than ag products….

Thune blamed House democrats for the delay in moving the agreement..

Thune says the trade deal is one more advance in the Trump Administrations economic policies…

A possible vote date keeps slipping, with hopes now set on possible approval before the end of the year.

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