United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act

Floor Speech

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Mr. DesJARLAIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to support the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that will replace the outdated North American Free Trade Agreement.

USMCA opens new markets for American agriculture in Canada, returns manufacturing jobs outsourced to Mexico to our own country, and is the first U.S. trade deal to focus on cross-border commerce for small businesses, easing rules and regulations to level the playing field for startups and entrepreneurs.

Our economy is already strong. Jobs and income are growing, especially for working and middle-class Americans. My home State of Tennessee is a manufacturing and transportation hub, and small business jobs and wage growth there lead the Nation. The USMCA will further strengthen our economy.

However, the President's opposition, who just yesterday voted to impeach him, have for years obstructed the agenda my constituents, as well as Democrats and Republicans around the country, supported in 2016.

We have succeeded, despite unrelenting resistance. Donald Trump has shown courage and determination that has resulted in a pending trade deal with China. Combined with tax cuts, reduced regulations, and American energy independence, these trade deals and others the President has produced will continue our remarkable economic progress, as well as strengthen national security.

I am proud to support the USMCA for Tennessee farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses.

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