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USMCA clock could begin ticking this week, but timing remains a major question mark

July 8, 2019 at 12:17 PM
Tuesday is earliest the Trump administration can send a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement implementing bill to Congress, but the submission of the legislation could be pushed back until after Congress’ August recess as House Democrats continue to push for changes to the deal. House Ways & Means trade subcommittee Chairman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has said Congress would not be able to pass USMCA before the August recess , though Republican lawmakers and business groups continue to press to get the deal passed...


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