WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s (USMCA) entry into force. 

“Today, the USMCA will officially enter into force, strengthening our cross-border trade relationship with neighbors Mexico and Canada. As a border state, Arizonans know the importance of strong trade relationships. The USMCA will support over 228,300 Arizona jobs, and create an updated and balanced cross-border trade environment to support our economy and local businesses. I am pleased to see the start of this strong trade agreement come to fruition and I look forward to the new opportunities it will bring to Arizona businesses.”

Congressman Schweikert played a key role in passage of the USMCA on the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee and USMCA Whip Team. 

 

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