Portman comments on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement:
“I’m pleased the administration has reached an agreement with Canada to modernize NAFTA, a goal I’ve long supported,” Portman said.
“This is good news following the recent announcement of an agreement with Mexico. I look forward to seeing the details of the agreement, but from what I know, when combined with the new agreement with Mexico, it will help Ohio workers, farmers and businesses by leveling the playing field on trade and expanding the export of American-made products. This is critical to continuing the positive momentum in our economy and creating more jobs.
“Of note, I am pleased to see a commitment to address potential Section 232 tariffs on car imports from Canada. As I have said, I do not believe this is the proper use of the national security exception in Section 232. In addition, it is important that the digital trade chapter includes explicit and clear references to FOSTA/SESTA and the significance of combatting online sex trafficking and the sexual exploitation of children. I congratulate President Trump and Ambassador Lighthizer for their hard work throughout these talks, and I look forward to reviewing the agreement in detail in the coming days and weeks.”
“I’m pleased the administration has reached an agreement with Canada to modernize NAFTA, a goal I’ve long supported,” Portman said.
“This is good news following the recent announcement of an agreement with Mexico. I look forward to seeing the details of the agreement, but from what I know, when combined with the new agreement with Mexico, it will help Ohio workers, farmers and businesses by leveling the playing field on trade and expanding the export of American-made products. This is critical to continuing the positive momentum in our economy and creating more jobs.
“Of note, I am pleased to see a commitment to address potential Section 232 tariffs on car imports from Canada. As I have said, I do not believe this is the proper use of the national security exception in Section 232. In addition, it is important that the digital trade chapter includes explicit and clear references to FOSTA/SESTA and the significance of combatting online sex trafficking and the sexual exploitation of children. I congratulate President Trump and Ambassador Lighthizer for their hard work throughout these talks, and I look forward to reviewing the agreement in detail in the coming days and weeks.”