The National Onion Association (NOA) has joined the Pass USMCA Coalition, a group of trade associations and businesses advocating for the swift passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The organization says the provisions outlined in the USMCA will defend American jobs, cultivate innovation and encourage business development, spurring growth for local, state and national economies. In 2017, the U.S. exported more than $275 billion in goods to Mexico and nearly $350 billion in goods to Canada, the coalition reported.
“Mexico and Canada are leading export markets, and fair trade must be maintained without hiccups,” said Greg Yielding, executive vice president and chief executive of the NOA. “Ratifying this agreement is the best way to secure that.”
Supporters say the USMCA includes strong, enforceable provisions to protect workers and the environment, and the agreement will create new export opportunities for American companies and encourage new job-creating investments.
