U.S. Senators Advocate for Agricultural Trade Protection in Upcoming USMCA Review
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is emphasizing the importance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for American agriculture as the agreement approaches its first mandatory six-year review. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi, along with 39 colleagues, have sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, urging continued engagement with farmers and ranchers during the review process. The senators highlight the critical role of Canada and Mexico as top export markets for U.S. agricultural goods, with exports valued at $176 billion in 2024. They stress the need for stability and predictability in agricultural operations, which the USMCA has provided since replacing NAFTA in 2020. The agreement's built-in review every six years is intended to strengthen existing trade relationships without disruption. 
