Free trade agreements of Canada

Mexican Tomato Growers Respond to Florida Growers' Escalation of Tomato Dispute

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

The Mexican tomato industry negotiated its agreement with the Commerce Department in good faith and has every intention of abiding with that agreement throughout its term.

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  • The Mexican tomato industry negotiated its agreement with the Commerce Department in good faith and has every intention of abiding with that agreement throughout its term.
  • So long as the agreement is administered in good faith and in accordance with its terms, the Mexican industry has no intention of ever withdrawing.
  • The October 3 letter the Mexican industry filed with the Commerce Department did not signal an intent either to challenge that agreement in court or to renegotiate the agreement.
  • The growers have every right to challenge incorrect misleading statements put on the record of the proceeding by other parties.

United States Economy & Policy Forecast, 2019-2022 - Dollar Devaluation, Depreciation & Appreciation

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Friday, October 11, 2019

This research assesses the short-term outlook for the US dollar and examines the scenarios of dollar devaluation, depreciation, and appreciation.

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  • This research assesses the short-term outlook for the US dollar and examines the scenarios of dollar devaluation, depreciation, and appreciation.
  • What is the policy stance of candidates on key issues, such as trade wars and tax cuts?
  • The US is witnessing some major trade policy shifts that are having a significant impact on the US and the global economy.
  • The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is another major trade policy shift that has emerged in the last two years.

After two years of CETA - Petroleum companies are the winners

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

CETA has not lived up to the hopes created when signed by Canada.

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  • CETA has not lived up to the hopes created when signed by Canada.
  • In a new study published today, IRIS ( Institut de recherche et d'informations socioconomiques ) analyses import and export data between Canada and the EU.
  • 'It is unthinkable that in 2019, the main economic benefits from CETA are related to fossil fuels' comments Guillaume Hbert, an IRIS researcher.
  • Overall benefits of CETA seem marginal for Canada but Guillaume Hbert shows that 'large corporations are winners.

CTA Applauds Strong Digital Trade Provisions in U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Along with the digital and e-commerce rules in the new NAFTA, this agreement with Japan now makes the two strongest trade agreements in U.S. history for digital trade and cross-border data flows.

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  • Along with the digital and e-commerce rules in the new NAFTA, this agreement with Japan now makes the two strongest trade agreements in U.S. history for digital trade and cross-border data flows.
  • CTA looks forward to reviewing the text of the agreement which will significantly boost trade for the U.S. technology and e-commerce industries.
  • Our members are the worlds leading innovators from startups to global brands helping support more than 18 million American jobs.
  • CTA owns and produces CES the largest, most influential tech event on the planet.

United States Economy and Policy Forecast to 2022: Trade Wars, USMCA, and Brexit Impact - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 20, 2019

The US is witnessing some major trade policy shifts that are having a significant impact on the US and the global economy.

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  • The US is witnessing some major trade policy shifts that are having a significant impact on the US and the global economy.
  • Trade wars are having a detrimental impact on the world economy, with prolonged trade wars viewed as one of the biggest risks to world economic growth.
  • This research analyses multiple trade war scenarios that can play out in the coming months and assesses the impact of trade wars on the US GDP growth.
  • The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is another major trade policy shift that has emerged in the last two years.

SBA Awards FY 2019 State Trade Expansion Program Grants

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

"These grants are especially helpful as our country is in the midst of negotiating a number of trade agreements, including one between the United StatesMexicoCanada (USMCA).

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  • "These grants are especially helpful as our country is in the midst of negotiating a number of trade agreements, including one between the United StatesMexicoCanada (USMCA).
  • Today, trade represents nearly 58% of the world's $80 trillion economy, and 95% of the world's consumers are located outside the United States.
  • The 2019 STEP awards help provide small businesses with the information and tools they need to succeed in export-related activities.
  • The U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of International Trade administers the STEP awards at the national level.

SIA, ALAS and CANASA Urge Congress to Approve United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Security Industry Association (SIA), the Latin American Security Association (ALAS) and the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) have formed a coalition to urge the U.S. Congress to promptly approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the renegotiation of NAFTA.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Security Industry Association (SIA), the Latin American Security Association (ALAS) and the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) have formed a coalition to urge the U.S. Congress to promptly approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the renegotiation of NAFTA.
  • SIA, ALAS and CANASA the leading representation of the security industry in North America collectively represent more than 2,500 companies with business operations located in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
  • "The Canadian government has supported officially the USMCA as a positive trade agreement between our three countries for some time," said Patrick Straw, executive director of CANASA.
  • CANASA protects and promotes the interests of its members and the safety of all Canadians through education, advocacy and leadership.

Western Welcomes Return to Bargaining Table; Responds to NAFTA Challenge Panel Decision

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

It is important that we resume operations to supply our customers who, through their purchases, create thousands of jobs in BC.

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  • It is important that we resume operations to supply our customers who, through their purchases, create thousands of jobs in BC.
  • Western also responded to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Binational Panels (Panel) decision issued today in relation to a prior US International Trade Commission (USITC) ruling.
  • Western has a lumber capacity in excess of 1.1 billion board feet from eight sawmills and four remanufacturing facilities.
  • Western supplements its production through a wholesale program providing customers with a comprehensive range of specialty products.

Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Outlines Why USMCA Warrants Bipartisan Support

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Sapiro, who is advising the Pass USMCA Coalition, concludes that USMCA is consistent with Congress' directives and prerogatives as outlined in 2015 Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation.

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  • Sapiro, who is advising the Pass USMCA Coalition, concludes that USMCA is consistent with Congress' directives and prerogatives as outlined in 2015 Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation.
  • Sapiro also addresses the misconception that USMCA might limit Congress' ability to modify domestic law.As she explains, "Trade Promotion Authority .
  • requires the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate trade agreements that reflect America's high standards across the board, including with respect to intellectual property protections.
  • About Pass USMCA: The Pass USMCA Coalition is a group of trade associations and businesses advocating for the swift passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Urges Congress to Approve USMCA

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Today, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) President Tom Schatz sent a letter to the House of Representatives and the Senate , urging them to approve the United States, Mexico, Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) which will set higher standards and better policy for trade.

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  • Today, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) President Tom Schatz sent a letter to the House of Representatives and the Senate , urging them to approve the United States, Mexico, Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) which will set higher standards and better policy for trade.
  • Farmers will be able to expand market access for American food and agricultural products and increase exports of dairy products.
  • I encourage you to approve the agreement as soon as Congress returns from the August recess.
  • The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste is the lobbying arm of Citizens Against Government Waste, the nations largest nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.