With the announcement by the Trump Administration that Canada will sign onto a new trade agreement that the U.S. and Mexico had previously brokered to replace NAFTA, U.S. Senator James Lankford and Congressman Markwayne Mullin issued statements of support. Part of the deal with Canada could help some of Oklahoma’s dairy farmers get better access to that market. Other agri-business trade issues were also addressed.
U.S. Senator James Lankford:
“Oklahoma and the entire country will benefit from the Trump Administration’s agreement with Mexico and Canada. The decades-old NAFTA agreement needed re-negotiation to provide more markets for our farmers, businesses, and manufacturers. Since Canada and Mexico are the top-two countries for Oklahoma trade, it was especially important to get this deal done quickly and get it done right. This day will have lasting impacts on the economy and families across all of North America,” said Lankford.
“For months, members of my staff and I have met with the Administration’s team to emphasize the importance of trade in both countries. Now that the deal is done, I look forward to seeing all the final details before we vote on the trade agreement in a few months. Congress has sole constitutional jurisdiction to regulate trade with foreign nations so it is essential that we and the American people have time to review the full agreement.”
Congressman Markwayne Mullin:
“President Trump promised the American people a better trade deal with our North American trading partners,” said Mullin. “Now, he has delivered on yet another of his promises to the American people by modernizing an outdated and unfair NAFTA. Canada is Oklahoma’s number one customer and I am confident this agreement with Mexico and Canada will benefit Oklahoma farmers, ranchers, workers, manufacturers, and businesses in the future. I fully support the Trump Administration’s efforts to bring home American jobs and look forward to finalizing the agreement under the Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act (TPA).”
