Six years ago,Washington managed to do something many people thought was impossible. Amidst President Trump’s first term and Democrat leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, Republicans and Democrats came together to enact the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
In today’s political environment, that kind of bipartisan accomplishment feels increasingly rare. However, it happened because lawmakers on both sides recognized how important trade with our North American neighbors is to American workers, manufacturers, and farmers.
Now, six years later, the joint review of USMCA is upon us — a moment of particular importance for Nebraska. While the agreement benefits the entire nation, its impact on Nebraska’s economy is especially significant.
