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| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-trade-agreement-benefits-michigan-workers-farmers | Moolenaar Votes for Trade Agreement That Benefits Michigan Workers, Farmers | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | MI | John Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | legacy | Today, the House of Representatives passed the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA), a new trade deal between those nations that will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. The new agreement fulfills President Donald Trump's promise during the 2016 campaign to pursue a better trade agreement for the American people. "Hardworking men and women in Michigan are enjoying a strong economy right now with risingwagesand low unemployment. The USMCA is anotherwin forthose workersbecause it levels the playing fieldfor manufacturing andmakes our country more competitive with our neighbors," said Congressman John Moolenaar. "This agreement also helps Michigan farmers, especiallyour dairy farmers in the Fourth District, by opening new markets for them to sell their products." This holiday season will be a bit brighter for America's dairy farmers as today's vote brings us one step closer to finalizing USMCA and securing a more certain future for the dairy industry, said Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. Michigan's dairy industry appreciates the work that Congressman Moolenaar hasdone to ensure USMCA will provide expanded market opportunities and a more level playing field for dairy exports. Now we are counting on the Senate to act quickly and finalize USMCA in order to deliver its improvements to North American trade. The agreement was first signed on November 30, 2018, by President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on November 30, 2018. More than a year later, it finally received a vote inthe House of Representatives. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |