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FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on the USMCA Trade Agreement

Original title: THE UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT

January 1, 2021

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing served as a formal legislative step to evaluate the , a trade agreement that sets the rules for commerce between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, affecting import/export regulations and economic relations for these nations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

American businesses and workers

The USMCA establishes the trade rules that govern their ability to export goods to and import goods from Canada and Mexico.

Agricultural sector

The agreement includes provisions that impact the export of U.S. agricultural products to North American trading partners.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a July 30, 2019, Senate Finance Committee hearing regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (). The committee heard testimony from industry leaders and experts on how the proposed trade agreement would impact American businesses, workers, and farmers.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on July 30, 2019, to discuss the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
  • The hearing included testimony from six witnesses representing jewelry, automotive, agriculture, logistics, dairy, and labor sectors.
  • The committee received written statements and responses to follow-up questions from all six witnesses.
  • The hearing record includes communications from external organizations such as the Center for Fiscal Equity and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The purpose was to gather testimony from various industry leaders regarding the potential impact of the trade agreement on American workers, farmers, and businesses.
Who testified at the hearing?
Witnesses included Paula Barnett (jewelry), Matt Blunt (automotive), James C. Collins, Jr. (agriculture), Derek Leathers (logistics), Thomas J. Vilsack (dairy), and Michael Wessel (labor).

Why It Matters

The hearing served as a formal legislative step to evaluate the , a trade agreement that sets the rules for commerce between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, affecting import/export regulations and economic relations for these nations.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC

on behalf of CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC

$580,000

Sponsors

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Transition from NAFTA

The hearing marks the legislative process of transitioning from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to the USMCA.

Connected Entities

personDerek LeathersWitness, CEO of Werner Enterprises, Inc.Map →
personRon WydenU.S. Senator from OregonMap →
personMichael WesselWitness, Labor Advisory Committee for Trade NegotiationsMap →
personChuck GrassleyChairman of the Senate Committee on FinanceMap →
personThomas J. VilsackWitness, CEO of U.S. Dairy Export CouncilMap →
personMatt BluntWitness, president of American Automotive Policy CouncilMap →
personJames C. Collins, Jr.Witness, CEO of Corteva AgriscienceMap →
personPaula BarnettWitness, owner of Paula Elaine Barnett JewelryMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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