Free trade agreements of Canada

Aluminum Association: Strong Import Monitoring and Trade Enforcement Vital to Effective USMCA Implementation

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Among other topics, the group discussed the recently announced agreement between House Democrats and the Trump administration clearing a path for implementation of the U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

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  • Among other topics, the group discussed the recently announced agreement between House Democrats and the Trump administration clearing a path for implementation of the U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
  • The Aluminum Association leadership lauded the work of the administration and Congress to move the agreement forward.
  • However, we also emphasized the need for effective trade monitoring and enforcement, including the creation of formal aluminum import monitoring programs in the United States and Mexico.
  • This followed an announcement in August by the Canadian government to add certain aluminum products to its Import Control List (ICL) as part of a commitment with the United States to prioritize trade monitoring and enforcement.

Statement by the Canadian Steel Producers Association on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

The CUSMA is an important agreement for the North American steel industry and its customers in steel-consuming industries.

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  • The CUSMA is an important agreement for the North American steel industry and its customers in steel-consuming industries.
  • It will benefit Canadian steel producers by further strengthening manufacturing supply chains in North America and by improving on the terms of NAFTA.
  • The Canadian Steel Producers Association is the national voice of Canadas primary steel industry, dedicated to ensuring a competitive and sustainable business environment for its members and supply chain stakeholders.
  • Canadian steel producers are integral to Canadas economy and a vital supplier to many segments of North American industry, including the automotive, energy, construction and transportation sectors.

Canada signs agreement on amendments to the new NAFTA

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Canada remains committed to working closely with the United States and Mexico to ratify and implement the new NAFTA, and to supporting Mexico's historic labour reform efforts.

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  • Canada remains committed to working closely with the United States and Mexico to ratify and implement the new NAFTA, and to supporting Mexico's historic labour reform efforts.
  • "I am delighted that Canada, the United States, and Mexico have today taken an important step towards ratification of the new NAFTA.
  • This is a progressive trade agreement that will be profoundly beneficial for our economy, for Canadian families, and for the middle class.
  • Canada is respectively the second- and third-largest merchandise trading partner of the United States and Mexico, and the largest export market for the United States.

USW Supports Adoption of Improved USMCA

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --United Steelworkers (USW) International President Thomas M. Conway issued the following statement today regarding changes to improve the negotiated U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA).

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --United Steelworkers (USW) International President Thomas M. Conway issued the following statement today regarding changes to improve the negotiated U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA).
  • "Members of the USW, the largest industrial union in North America, have suffered firsthand the devastating effects of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
  • But that agreement, called the USMCA, fell far short of what workers in all three countries needed.
  • "The original USMCA required changes in Mexican labor law that we supported, as they were clearly better than current law.

Unifor encouraged by CUSMA improvements

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2019 /CNW/ -Unifor is encouraged by announced amendments to the CUSMA, which clear the path to ratification of a deal to replace the damaging NAFTA trade agreement.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2019 /CNW/ -Unifor is encouraged by announced amendments to the CUSMA, which clear the path to ratification of a deal to replace the damaging NAFTA trade agreement.
  • "The new CUSMA, while far from perfect, provides a road map to implement necessary changes in trade policy to benefit workers.
  • Representatives from the United States, Mexico, and Canada signed the amended CUSMA today in Mexico City, following months of negotiation.
  • Unifor is disappointed that CUSMA also fails to address punitive tariffs imposed on Canadian softwood, which have left entire communities struggling as the industry awaits international tribunal rulings.

Acting Administrator Pilkerton's Statement on USMCA Agreement

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

"Thanks to President Trump's leadership, American small businesses are one step closer to realizing the benefits of the USMCA," said Acting Administrator Pilkerton.

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  • "Thanks to President Trump's leadership, American small businesses are one step closer to realizing the benefits of the USMCA," said Acting Administrator Pilkerton.
  • "This Administration has been a champion of small business at every opportunity and the USMCA is no exception.
  • Not only will American entrepreneurs benefit from a more level playing field, but the USMCA includes a chapter dedicated to small businesses, the first of its kind in a trade agreement.
  • The USMCA will help make that happen and serve as a catalyst for continued growth of the American economy."

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Reacts to USMCA Agreement

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

The North American Free Trade Agreement destroyed good, family-sustaining jobs in across Pennsylvania and the country.

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  • The North American Free Trade Agreement destroyed good, family-sustaining jobs in across Pennsylvania and the country.
  • Workers and unions have spent decades pushing toward fair-trade deals; and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) moves us one step closer.
  • He continued, "The USMCA trade deal shows that workers must have a seat at the table to make progress.
  • Working men and women made their voices heard and reshaped the USMCA.

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Launches New Product to Measure Canadian Trade Under CPTPP

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

It monitors, analyzes, and forecasts trends and opportunities in Canada's international trade and investment relations with its CPTPP partner countries.

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  • It monitors, analyzes, and forecasts trends and opportunities in Canada's international trade and investment relations with its CPTPP partner countries.
  • Canadian exports to CPTPP countries are highly concentrated with the top three export markets (Japan, Mexico, and Australia) accounting for 82 per cent of Canadas total CPTPP exports.
  • Animal products, machinery, and mineral products are the fastest growing export sectors for Canada within the CPTPP.
  • The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is a not-for-profit organization focused on Canada's relations with Asia.

NRF Welcomes Agreement to Vote on USMCA

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Retailers are very encouraged by this positive step forward to approve the USMCA, which will provide key updates to the landmark North American Free Trade Agreement and promote long-term economic growth.

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  • Retailers are very encouraged by this positive step forward to approve the USMCA, which will provide key updates to the landmark North American Free Trade Agreement and promote long-term economic growth.
  • The USMCA takes many important steps to modernize the agreement to reflect todays global and digital economy.
  • This agreement could not come at a better time and provides certainty for U.S. retailers that rely on the North American market, including those that operate in Canada and Mexico.
  • From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy.

Greenberg Traurig's Laura Rabinowitz to Speak at ACI 2019 Customs Compliance Industry Exchange

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Friday, November 15, 2019

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Laura Siegel Rabinowitz , shareholder and member of global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP's International Trade Practice will participate in the American Conference Institute's (ACI) 2019 Customs Compliance Industry Exchange in Washington, D.C., November 20-21, 2019.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Laura Siegel Rabinowitz , shareholder and member of global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP's International Trade Practice will participate in the American Conference Institute's (ACI) 2019 Customs Compliance Industry Exchange in Washington, D.C., November 20-21, 2019.
  • The event serves as a network building exchange for Customs professionals to discuss strategies on tariffs, duty mitigation, free trade agreements, enforcement trends, USMCA/NAFTA, and Customs innovations.
  • Laura has deep experience handling international trade projects for clients, including multinational importers, exporters, manufacturers, retailers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's International Trade Practice: Greenberg Traurig helps clients promote global trade and lower trade barriers.