Lawmakers praise trilateral USMCA, express skepticism on labor
Many lawmakers on Capitol Hill are praising the announcement of a trilateral NAFTA 2.0 -- now known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which came together late Sunday night -- but Democrats say they will be reviewing closely whether it includes strong, enforceable labor standards. U.S. and Canadian officials announced a breakthrough last night after several weeks of intense negotiations. The updated agreement includes broader access to Canada's dairy market for the U.S. and preserves a key dispute settlement mechanism -- a...