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Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Around 100 people signed up for the Rural Islands Economic Partnership 2025 Virtual Forum. At least 10 were from Cortes Island and there were others from Quadra, Texada, Hornby, Denman, Cormorant, Malcolm and the Gulf Islands, as well as the Broughton Archipelago. Several of the topics were of great importance to islanders. One of the foremost was Aaron Cruikshank's analysis of the impact US tariffs will have on island economies and what we can do about it. Cruikshank is the founder of CTRS, a Market intelligence company from the Lower Mainland that has worked with hundreds of organizations and governments over the past 20 years. He began his analysis of President Trump's actions by stating,  “People are really focused on the tariffs, but the message I want to leave with everybody is it's actually trade policy uncertainty disrupting economic patterns. It creates volatility in global markets. It leads to reduced investment, supply chain disruptions, and a contraction in economic activity which hurts everybody. I don't care where you are in Canada, all of that is bad news, but I wanted to make clear that tariffs are just one example of something that contributes to trade policy uncertainty.  We're seeing others, and we'll continue to see others that are going to make these numbers rise.”   He put up a chart showing the relative uncertainty that Trump and some of the previous U. S. presidents have created in international trade markets. Aaron Cruikshank: “This chart goes back to 1960 and the index is based on the impact of policies. You see the baseline jumping up from 25 points to 100 points under Nixon and Ford, that was considered a very big deal in the 60s and 70s. Then in the 80s and 90s you had some spikes with Reagan and Bush. I believe the one with Reagan, or maybe it was Bush Sr., was to do with NAFTA.”  “If you look at these spikes that are happening  during the first Trump presidency, where we're getting into the 250 range. Very, very, very significant trade uncertainty policy. Then the most recent hockey stick growth there is just in the last couple of months where we're getting up into the 450, 500 range.  We're talking  more than an order of magnitude above baseline for trade policy uncertainty.  We also are hearing talk of President Trump or as I call him, ‘the orange turd,' wanting to renegotiate the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, what some people refer to as NAFTA 2.0. That uncertainty makes people freak out. Threatening to withdraw from certain trade agreements makes the chart do this. Putting export controls on specific technologies or goods, that makes the chart do this, saying the US is only going to allow X amount of this good.” “That affects countries like Canada a lot because we end up exporting a lot of raw materials into the US: lumber, oil, metals, minerals, things like that. We supply 80 percent of the US potash, which is used for fertilizer to grow their food. So, they might be putting import caps on things like that. That makes markets go “woo.'” 

In this episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen and Ryan Greer of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) discuss the current challenges facing Canadian manufacturers due to impending US tariffs and the broader implications for the bilateral trade relationship. Ryan emphasizes the interconnectedness of Canadian and US manufacturing sectors and the potential negative impacts of tariffs on both sides of the border. He also provides insight into a possible retaliation strategy by Ottawa and shares his views on the future of North American manufacturing. Takeaways US tariffs pose significant challenges for Canadian manufacturers and their US customers. Retaliation strategies are being considered by the Canadian government. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement remains vital for trade relations between Canada and the United States. Past the imposition of tariffs, reducing regulatory burdens is essential for competitiveness. The future of manufacturing is uncertain but requires deeper integration. Lesson to emerge is that crisis can lead to opportunities for the NA manufacturing sector.

Stocks rose on Wednesday, staging a recovery rally after back-to-back losses as investors hoped that an exemption for automakers to President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs opened the floodgates for more concessions.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded by 485.60 points, or 1.14%, to finish at 43,006.59, regaining ground after plunging more than 1,300 points over the last two sessions. The S&P 500 added 1.12% to 5,842.63, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.46% to 18,552.73. Stocks took a leg up after the White House said it granted a one-month delay for tariffs on automakers whose cars comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.SPI up 17 - Gold steady - Oil falls againWant to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

This podcast comes on the heels of a whirlwind weekend of tariff headlines from Washington, DC, and reactions around the globe. It begins with news of the tariff “reprieve” for imports from Canada and Mexico and quickly turns to the impact of such tariffs on the North American vehicle and vehicle parts industries. President and CEO of Global Automakers Canada David Adams joins Birgit to take stock of what has been (officially) announced and what lies ahead from Ottawa, Washington, and Mexico City. Listeners are encouraged to check out ArentFox Schiff's Trump Tariffs 2.0: The Tariff Tracker and our latest alert, Trump Tariff Headlines – From Talk to Action.   Takeaways The recent tariff announcements have created significant uncertainty in the vehicle and parts sector and industry leaders should be in full contingency planning mode. The automotive industry in North America is highly integrated, complicating the impact of tariffs and tariff retaliation. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has historically benefited all three countries involved and its scheduled six-year “review” in 2026 looms over these tariff announcements. What do these tariffs portend? Bottom line — executives are looking for options and they need to understand their tariff exposure. The month ahead gives executives and industry leaders time to self-assess and seek expert insight, well before the “11th hour.”

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the President and CEO of the American Gaming Association, Bill Miller. Miller is the President and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), which represents the $329 billion U.S. casino industry. Since joining the AGA in 2019, Miller has elevated the association's influence in Washington, advanced key industry priorities, and deepened member engagement. In 2019, the American Gaming Association (AGA) launched the "Have A Game Plan" campaign to educate sports fans about the principles of responsible sports betting. This campaign emphasizes key guidelines, including setting a budget and adhering to it, keeping betting a social activity, understanding the odds, and placing bets with trusted, regulated operators. In 2021, SeventySix Capital became the first investment firm to join the initiative. Most notably, under Miller's leadership, the AGA navigated the gaming industry through the COVID-19 pandemic. He led the advocacy effort that united AGA members and the broader gaming industry, secured unprecedented federal relief and created a favorable policy landscape for gaming's remarkable recovery. He has advanced efforts to strengthen the gaming industry's commitment to responsibility, build a sustainable legal sports betting market, accelerate casino payments modernization, diminish the illegal gambling market, and initiate industry-wide efforts on workforce development and sustainability. Miller has also reinvigorated the Global Gaming Expo, the gaming industry's premier tradeshow. Miller has more than three decades of experience on Capitol Hill and representing business interests in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the AGA, Miller served as the top lobbyist at Business Roundtable, the association of chief executive officers of America's leading companies. During his tenure, he led consequential lobbying efforts to pass the landmark 2017 tax reform legislation and usher in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Miller also spent time as a partner at international corporate communications firm Brunswick, providing strategic counsel to several U.S. and international corporations. At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Miller served as senior vice president and national political director. Miller drove the Chamber's political affairs and federal lobbying efforts for more than a decade, where he created a favorable policy environment for the U.S. business community to thrive. Early in his career, Miller served as chief of staff and campaign manager for Representative Constance A. Morella (MD-8), overseeing the Congresswoman's legislative and political agenda. Miller is recognized as an influential leader in Washington, including being named to Washingtonian magazine's Most Influential People List (2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024) and The Hill's Top Lobbyists (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024). Miller is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's C100, and he also sits on the Editorial Advisory Board of Global Gaming Business and iGB Executive. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Governors for Ford's Theater, and he also sits on the Boards of Directors for the International Center for Responsible Gaming, Public Affairs Council, U.S. Travel Association, and the National Alliance to End Homelessness, where he chairs its Finance Committee. Miller earned a B.A. degree from the University of Maryland and J.D. from American University Washington College of Law. He resides in Washington, D.C. with his two sons. Bill Miller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamcmiller/ X: https://x.com/BillMillerAGA

The United States has prevailed in a trade dispute with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.

In this episode of Passing Judgment, we delve into the legal complexities of President-Elect Trump's proposed tariffs. Jessica Levinson explores how power over foreign commerce has shifted from Congress to the President, highlighting key laws like the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act of 1934 and the Trade Act of 1974. The episode also covers President Biden's controversial pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, examining the constitutional power of presidential pardons, historical precedents, and political implications. Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:1️⃣ Congressional Abdication of Trade Powers: Jessica Levinson points out that Congress has gradually ceded its constitutional authority to regulate foreign commerce to the executive branch over the past century. 2️⃣ Legal Hurdles for Trump's Proposed Tariffs: Despite President-elect Trump's promises to impose sweeping tariffs on countries like Mexico, Canada, and China, there are significant legal and procedural hurdles to clear. These include mandatory investigations by the Department of Commerce, and potential court challenges under doctrines like the major questions doctrine and nondelegation doctrine.3️⃣ Presidential Pardons and Political Implications: The episode delves into President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, explaining the broad and exclusive presidential power to grant pardons for federal crimes. Resources Mentioned:Jessica's MSNBC articleFollow Our Host: @LevinsonJessica

The stakes are high south of the border as U.S. voters go to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new president, but lost in all the hype and hot air is how a Trump administration could have dire impacts on Canada's automotive sector. David Booth has done the research and crunched the numbers and discovered some existential threats to our domestic industry, one of which we have no remedy for. David has been burning the midnight oil this week researching such diverse subjects as the 60-year-old Canada-US Auto Pact, the United States Mexico Canada Agreement, the Inflation Reduction Act, Trump's proposed car loan deductibility and why the hell is Elon Musk cozying up to Trump? As always, it's a rollicking discussion covering issues you probably haven't even heard about, but are serious enough to have even David fearing what might be to come.

In the last month, the Ten Across Conversations podcast has explored a variety of influences on modern U.S.-Mexico relations, including a lack of cooperation on immigration policy, climate change impacts on transboundary water-sharing and the outsized role Mexico plays in the recent revitalization of North American manufacturing. For the final episode of this limited series on the border, we'll examine major political considerations as both nations prepare to transition presidential administrations and then to renegotiate the critical United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in 2026.  This conversation draws on the perspective of Tony Payan, executive director of Rice University's Baker Institute Center for the U.S. and Mexico. The Center publishes an annual Mexico Country Outlook report that provides insights for business leaders, policymakers and the public with regard to the state of affairs within the country and how these trends may impact its relationship with the U.S.  Their 2024 Outlook, published in January, anticipated many challenges within Mexico's democracy, infrastructure and energy security, but also significant economic opportunity as the U.S. evolves its own industrial policy in support of nearshoring its supply chain.  Ten Across founder Duke Reiter discusses these implications with Tony Payan, paying particular attention to policy changes anticipated with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's recent election and the implications for the current U.S. presidential candidates' respective platforms.  Relevant links and resources:  The Baker Institute's Mexico Country Outlook 2024  Border Series Episode 1: “Why U.S. Immigration Reform is Critical to Our Future with Dr. David Shirk”  Border Series Episode 2: “Climate-Induced Drought Tests U.S.-Mexico Water-Sharing”  Border Series Episode 3: “Perspectives From a Binational Trade and Economic Development Hub”

Culture, finances and people have always moved with fluidity across boundaries within the binational, three-state metropolitan region known as ‘the Borderplex.' Together, Las Cruces, El Paso, and Ciudad Juarez are an economic powerhouse with a combined population of 2.7 million and the largest bilingual and binational workforce in the Western Hemisphere.  After the North American Free Trade Agreement was reached in 1994, Borderplex assets—including its urbanization and industrialization—exploded for decades. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement updated NAFTA commitments in 2018, realigining regional trade in a way that paid off as COVID-19 brought volatility to global commerce for years to come. With instabilities persisting today in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia, the appeal of an international supply chain physically closer to U.S. markets has only grown.  Connected to the greater U.S. by Interstates 10 and 25, The Borderplex is a growing arterial for international trade and is further optimized by collaborative economic planning between leaders in all three of its cities. As a result of all of these and other factors, last year, Mexico surpassed China as the top importer to the U.S.-- a position China had held since 2009.  The Hunt Institute for Global Competitiveness at the University of Texas at El Paso and The Borderplex Alliance are two prominent organizations supporting the assets and relationships that make The Borderplex so critical to the U.S. They each provide expert analysis and guidance to companies and individuals interested in engaging this regional binational economic hub.  In this episode, Jon Barela, CEO of the Borderplex Alliance, and Mayra Maldonado, executive director of the Hunt Institute, offer their perspectives on these exchanges and what it means to be a binational region within the current political climate.  Fact check of today's interview:  In this interview, a guest refers to El Paso, Texas, as the second safest city in the US with a population of half a million or more. Although this distinction appears to have been given in 2017 and is not the city's current ranking, El Paso consistently ranks as one of the safer cities in the US for its population size.  Relevant links and resources:  Episode one of the series: “10X Border Series: Why U.S. Immigration Reform is Critical to Our Future with Dr. David Shirk”  Episode two of the series: “10X Border Series: Climate-Induced Drought Tests U.S.-Mexico Water-Sharing”  “The Transformative Power of Reduced Wait Times at the US-Mexico Border” (joint report between the Hunt Institute, Atlantic Council and El Colegio de la Frontera Norte)  Hunt Institute's overview of the Paso del Norte Region

Our Chief Latin American Equity Strategist explains how potential changes in Mexico's regulatory approach could have implications for the country's equity markets.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Nikolaj Lippmann, Morgan Stanley's Chief Latin American Equity Strategist. Today I'll talk about Mexico's recent judicial reform and its potential impact on equities market.It's Friday, September 20, at 10am in Mexico City.Mexico has made significant changes to its judicial system. After winning two-thirds majority in both houses – enough to allow for constitutional changes – Mexico policymakers have embarked on a robust reform agenda. Their first stop is a comprehensive reform of the judicial branch, which aims at replacing roughly 2,000 senior judges including the entire Supreme Court. New judges will no longer be appointed but will now be elected by popular vote. This is practically unprecedented in a global context, and while the executive branch might still try to filter future candidates, this new system will likely create a real risk to checks and balances on the judicial branch as well as to expertise and procedure. Additional reforms, including the elimination of independent regulatory bodies, would likely compound these risks. The judicial reform could have a material impact on Mexican equities. So much so, that we think Mexico goes from being an investor favorite to a ‘show me' story where investors are less likely to give the market the benefit of the doubt. This is likely to result in a derailing or lower set of multiples being paid by investors in Mexican equities or higher risk premium required to invest. Essentially, the judicial reforms could add fiscal, labor and concession/regulatory risk for Mexican companies, even though Mexico has deep manufacturing ecosystems, and has been well-positioned from the transition to [a] multipolar world. Just to give you a sense. Mexico has already sailed past China in terms of manufacturing exports to the United States, and are now approaching the levels of the entire European Union in terms of manufacturing export to the US. These new reforms will raise significant investor concerns, so much so that we've downgraded Mexican equities to underweight, a second downgrade since June. Mexican equities have sold off roughly 20 per cent in the past three months, in dollar terms. And we think the judicial reform may contribute to further decline. All in, we see significantly greater potential for negative outcomes than positive outcomes going forward.Looking ahead, we see three key challenges for Mexico: First, the new judicial structure would raise concerns about the independence of the judicial branch. Second, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the USMCA, is up for review in 2026, and Mexico's judicial reform could mean a much deeper revision. Mexico has committed to maintaining independent regulatory bodies for a number of areas, such as telecom, electricity, in competition. The judicial reform could complicate this commitment. Electricity is a key challenge for Mexico, and it requires immediate investments. Our nearshoring investment thesis stands, but the electricity-related challenges are becoming more pronounced, and they won't be helped by investor concerns around the judicial reform. So all in, some businesses will be at greater risk from these developments. We expect technology, digitalization, real estate companies to be at the least level of risk, or the lowest level of risk. Domestic concessions could be at more risk. We will continue to bring you relevant updates as Mexico reforms unfold. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please take a moment to rate and review us wherever you listen. It helps more people find the show.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - If elected president for a second time, former President Donald Trump says he will impose tariffs on automobiles manufactured in Mexico. Trump made the announcement in the presidential debate in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening. “They're building big auto plants in Mexico, in many cases owned by China. They're building these massive plants, and they think they're going to sell their cars into the United States because of these people (Biden Administration),” Trump said. “What they have given to China is unbelievable, but we're not going to let that. We'll put tariffs in those cars so they can't come into our country, because they will kill the United Auto Workers and any auto worker, whether it's in Detroit or South Carolina or any other place. What they (Democrats) have done to business and manufacturing in this country is horrible.” Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris pushed back in the debate. She said the Biden Administration has created over 800,000 new manufacturing jobs. “Donald Trump said he was going to create manufacturing jobs. He lost manufacturing jobs. And I'm also proud to have the endorsement of the United Auto Workers,” Harris said. “(They) know that part of building a clean energy economy includes investing in American made products, American automobiles. It includes growing what we can do around American manufacturing and opening up auto plants, not closing them, like happened under Donald Trump.” Imposing tariffs on cars built in Mexico would fall foul of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a free trade agreement then-President Trump supported as a successor to the North America Free Trade Agreement. ABC's debate moderator, David Muir pointed out that many economists have criticized Trump's tariff plans, saying the increased costs of the goods would be passed on to U.S. consumers. Harris agreed. “My opponent has a plan that I call the Trump Sales Tax, which would be a 20 percent tax on everyday goods that you rely on to get through the month,” Harris said. “Economists have said that the Trump Sales Tax would actually result for middle class families in about $4,000 more a year.” Trump defended his proposals. He said the tariffs would be paid by the countries that the companies importing into the U.S. come from, not U.S. consumers. “I have no sales tax. That is an incorrect statement. She knows that. We are (going to do) tariffs on other countries. They are finely, after 75 years, pay us back for all that we have done for the world. And the tariff will be substantial in some cases.” Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

MCALLEN, Texas - Adrian Villarreal, president and CEO of IBC Bank-McAllen, says the North American Free Trade Agreement - now known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement - has transformed Deep South Texas. Villarreal spoke about his bank's heavy involvement in NAFTA and USMCA while participating in a bankers panel at the City of McAllen's recent 2024 MxLAN International Economic Summit. The discussion was titled “Future of Banking.” In his remarks, Villarreal pointed out that IBC Bank has been around for about 58 years. “We were organized, founded, born here, as a Deep South Texas institution. And so having that type of profile, it's always been very important for us to be champions of economic development here in this area,” Villarreal said. Villarreal said that when he first started at IBC Bank, in the early 1990s, NAFTA was being born. “I remember that there was this sort of electricity in the bank. There were trips being made to Washington, DC. There were executives from the bank that were participating in think tanks, in business committees and councils to give feedback on that original NAFTA agreement. And we're very much engaged in that.” Villarreal continued: “As we know today, when NAFTA first came around, it really transformed this area. I remember back, growing up and we had double digit unemployment numbers. Today, here in the city of McAllen, I believe it's about four to four and a half percent. Incredible progress.” Villarreal said IBC Bank played a key role in fashioning USMCA, just as it did NAFTA. “Even in this last update, to turn NAFTA into USMCA, we were invited to participate, to be part of the think tanks around that.” Villarreal said he remembers talking to the head of IBC's international department (Gerry Schwebel) about the USMCA negotiations. “At the very beginning of those negotiations, he was saying that the table was kind of pretty much empty. It was him, a bunch of policy makers and politicians involved. And then, as the agreement was coming towards an end, everybody showed up. Big Corporate America, big multinational banks, transportation companies, the automobile industry. Obviously, the table was full.” Villarreal said he remembers Schwebel telling him a particular story about the USMCA negotiations. “I remember him telling me a story that, around the table they were kind of looking at him and saying who are you? And it really wasn't a question about how did you sneak into this table? What it really was about is, how do you know so much? I think the reason why is because we take a deep commitment and being a champion of this area, being involved in this area and promoting economic activities that make a real difference.” He continued: “Now, when you look at us transforming from an agricultural society to a trade society, now becoming a medical hub, and the growth in institutions down here, it really kind of started with NAFTA opening that floodgate.” Villarreal added: “And so we take that responsibility very seriously, of being, just as all my peers here want to be, really good corporate citizens. And I think, overall, that engagement and being able to provide economic opportunity for everybody, I think that's one of the things that I've been the most proud about in terms of IBC Bank.”Editor's Note: Here is an audio recording of the bankers panel at the 20214 MXLAN International Economic Summit. To read the full story go to the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service's website.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

LAREDO, Texas - The Port of Laredo was the busiest port - be it maritime, air, or land - in the United States in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.The value of imports and exports passing through Laredo in 2023 topped $300 billion, a record for the port.The news was not a surprise to Gene Lindgren, president and CEO of Laredo Economic Development Corporation. The Rio Grande Guardian International News Service interviewed him a month or so back and he was fully expecting his city to be named No. 1.“We're waiting on the edge of our seats for the entire 2023 numbers to be official and published, and we'll probably see those around February 11, as reported by the US Census Bureau,” Lindgren told the Guardian.“Then those numbers will probably be repeated in a more user-friendly fashion through a media think-tank called World City. But I highly anticipate that we're going to be in the neighborhood of ending the year with total import and export values passing through Port Laredo at $320 billion.”Lindgren said that through November, 2023, the value of imports and exports at the Laredo port stood at $296 billion. “It is not unheard of to have $24 billion in December. So that would be an increase from 2022 to $298.5 billion.” Lindgren said that while global trade was down about four percent, Laredo's trade was up almost eight percent.Lindgren was asked if the growth in Laredo is due to the impact of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.“Well, USMCA is, as you know, the new and improved version of NAFTA, which is celebrating its 30th year this year. It was ratified in 1994 and it has completely changed the landscape of manufacturing in North America, in the supply chain between Mexico, the United States and even Canada,” Lindgren said.“And so it's USMCA and then, post pandemic, it is near-shoring, ally-shoring, re-shoring, all of the above.”Lindgren continued: “International manufacturing companies have re-evaluated their footprint since the pandemic recovery. These footprint moves take years to evaluate and implement and get into production. We're now seeing that happen. So, it's the industrial boom in Monterrey and Saltillo and Torreón in northern Mexico and even southern Mexico.”Lindgren said Laredo is benefiting from industrial activity in the interior of Mexico also.“The automotive market is starting to recover from its chip shortage, and so the automotive plants in Puebla and Guadalajara and Toluca, and more in mid- and southern Mexico… we (Laredo) are in that perfect place.”Lindgren asked the rhetorical question, how does all that industrial activity in Mexico help the United States. He answered his own question. “Studies have shown that 40 percent of the raw material for the maquiladora plants still come from the United States. So it helps North America, it helps Mexico and it helps the United States and it even helps Canada,” Lindgren said.“The more competitive that we can be as a continent, as a region, under USMCA, the more manufacturing we can do within North America, the less and less dependent we have to be on China. And that contributes to national defense as well.”In his interview with the Guardian, Lindgren also spoke about positive national and international news coverage for Laredo, including in Spain, planned improvements to his city's international bridges, development of the city's airport, and the likely impact of the Tesla gigafactory in Monterrey.Here is an audio recording of the interview.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

From Mexico to the Middle East, people around the world enjoy dairy products exported from the U.S. In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we speak with Alexis Taylor, USDA under secretary for trade and foreign affairs, about her role in keeping the U.S. a go-to for international dairy business.In an in-depth interview, Under Secretary Taylor tells our hosts more about the current global trade landscape. How are U.S. officials working to rectify issues with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement? What steps are being taken to establish stronger trade ties with India? And what can we expect from the Biden Administration in the coming months when it comes to trade policy?We discuss those topics and more.The episode is sponsored by Infor. "Infor provides dairy-specific cloud software that addresses catch weight, formula management, regulatory compliance, and delivery forecasting with full supply chain traceability. Find out how at infor.com/dairy"If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA's Melissa Lembke at mlembke@idfa.org.Questions or comments about the show? We want to hear from you. Send a note to dairydownload@idfa.org and your feedback could be included on a future episode.

The U.S. is putting together a second dispute settlement panel under the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement. The panel will challenge Canada's tariff-rate quotas and failure to follow the USMCA. These quotas allow Canada to impose higher tariffs on imports over a certain quantity. The  U.S. argues it unfairly blocks key export opportunities for farmers and processors. Even though the U.S. won a previous dispute over this problem, the Canadian government has not fixed the problem. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says dairy farmers and cheesemakers rely on fair trade practices to grow their businesses and remain competitive on an international stage. "I applaud Ambassador Tai for standing up to enforce the USMCA," she says. "I look forward to resolving this dispute with Canada as soon as possible to restore stability and fairness in the marketplace for Wisconsin's dairy producers.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leslie will be joined by Tom Conway, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America's largest industrial union.  They're 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is. The two will have a broad conversation about how national security requires sound trade policy. Here are the subtopics that they'll be covering during the interview: Manufacturing in key sectors like steel and aluminum underpins national security, providing vital resources for our military and helping the nation meet its critical infrastructure needs. Section 232s have been an essential part of this since 2018. While there have been some modifications in relations to trading partners like the European Union and the United Kingdom, these measures remain an essential part in ensuring the U.S. can protect itself and rebuild its infrastructure. Facing global overcapacity, largely driven by China's unfair trade practices, 232 relief measures worked –and are continuing to work – as intended. - In steel, they improved industry conditions, spurred investments, and directly created thousands of new jobs. - They also allowed for needed capital investments so that U.S. steelmakers can continue to produce some of the best, cleanest steel in the world. - And domestic steel is underpinning the massive infrastructure upgrades we're making in communities across the country thanks to President Biden's vision and leadership. This is why a recent ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) was not only deeply flawed, but also dangerous. A recent decision by the dispute panel of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, (USMCA), raises similar concerns about overreach. - The WTO has no standing to interfere with national security, and its attempt to do so undermines the credibility of the entire organization. - Allowing China to join the WTO, more than 20 years ago, was a mistake that has allowed the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to leverage its position and continue its predatory practices. - Overcapacity, dumping, and illegal subsidies remain urgent concerns – which the WTO again made clear it is not equipped to address. - Until we have a broader reform of our trade system, we must instead rely on the tools we have at our disposal like filing trade cases and keeping the 232 relief measures in place. The Russian invasion of Ukraine also reinforced how critical trade is to national security. - The U.S. aluminum industry was already struggling, and then last year Century Aluminum Company idled its smelter in Hawesville, Ky.. They were the last domestic producer of commercial quantities of military-grade aluminum remaining after decades of foreign competition undercut the U.S. industry. - Energy prices caused by the war are also hurting European Aluminum producers, leaving markets open to Russian exports. - Sanctions on Russian aluminum will be a critical part of keeping not only the U.S. but the whole world safe, as will bringing new smelting capacity online. As we look to the future, domestic production and sound trade policy will be essential in another aspect of our national security: meeting our energy needs. - There is tremendous potential in areas like offshore wind, and the Biden administration is working to build out our domestic industry and secure the supply chain this industry will need to be successful. - Europe has a significant lead. - And China is ramping up production. Chinese producers are currently able to produce relatively inexpensive products because they can rely on the country's overcapacity in steel, dominance in rare earths, and control over the supply chain, setting up a “race to the bottom.” - So the U.S. needs to act quickly. The previous administration made it clear that we cannot exist in a vacuum when it comes to trade, that we need careful coordination with trusted partners. This is why it is crucial that we're deliberate in our work in the Indo-Pacific region.  - The administration's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework contains important priorities, including strong labor and environmental standards. - However, it's essential that the agreement adheres to worker-centered values, and that the U.S. selects only partners who are serious about realizing these goals, and intend to meet its terms. - Only then will this new chapter make our trade policy sounder – and our nation safer. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org. Their handle on Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.

The North American Free Trade Agreement was a pact eliminating most trade barriers between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico that went into effect on Jan. 1, 1994. Some of its provisions were implemented immediately, while others were staggered over the 15 years that followed.1 U.S. President Donald Trump railed against it during his campaign, promising to renegotiate the deal and tear it up if the United States couldn't get its desired concessions. A newly negotiated United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement was approved in 2020 to update NAFTA.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4432332/advertisement

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board. They explore the successes and failures of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, which replaced NAFTA in 2020. Tune in to find out: What opportunities exist to leverage USMCA to meet supply chain challenges? Could the three countries become energy independent? Has the agreement been successful, politics aside?

Host Jeff Plumblee interviews Bernd Brandstaetter, Director of Project Management at IFA. Bernd shares his career highlights and what he loves about project management. He acknowledges it takes a thick skin. Bernd discusses the impact of the USMCA on supply chains, including the requirement of 75% local sourcing of steel. Jeff and Bernd note the setbacks caused in the supply chain by the COVID-19 pandemic. Another topic is setting the right balance with automation. Bernd shares the KPIs of project management and concludes that a part of project management is managing himself.Listen in for the inside scoop of life as an automotive supplier.   Key Takeaways: As Director of Project Management at IFA, Bernd is responsible for all new product launches in Germany, the U.S., Poland, and China. Bernd lists previous positions he has held. Berndt discusses stable supply chains, OEM, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and going to the cheapest supplier in low-cost countries. How has the United-States–Mexico–Canada Agreement affected supply chains? It all depends on finding strategic suppliers including 75% local sourcing requirements. In Bernd's current projects, he has 50 to 80% of suppliers out of the U.S. Besides suppliers, labor costs have a great impact. COVID-19 introduced severe supply chain problems. Supplies were delayed. Products were delayed. Prices skyrocketed. Cutting back on our needs will help in the long run. Establish trust within your supply chain. Automation is key to becoming cost-competitive. Automation requires investment. With automation you need to have constant production or the fixed costs will kill you over time. You need trained people to maintain it. Project management software accounts for all aspects of the project and tracks KPIs. For Bernd, the KPIs are supply, quality, costs, delivery, and motivation. Bernd explains the areas where smaller companies can beat out the big players.   Brought to you by Moovila — Autonomous Project Management Website: Moovila.com/thisprojectlife Email: thisprojectlife@moovila.comResources: Moovila.com Bernd Brandstaetter IFA Rotorion OEM Supply Chain

Chris Martin, Professor of Digital Journalism at University of Northern Iowa and a contributing write to Working Class Perspectives, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed one of his recent blogs, which explored the impact of unfettered global trade on American manufacturing.   United Steelworkers International Affairs Director Benjamin Davis was today's second guest and  he discussed the potential impact of the Rapid-Response Labor Mechanism under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and how it could empower union organizing in Mexico. 

MISSION, Texas - The Rio Grande Valley Partnership recently held and event titled “87th Legislative Session Wrap-Up - Impact to the Business Community.”The event was held at the Mission Event Center and featured presentations from two Valley VIPs and two experts on legislative affairs from Austin. The two Valley VIPs were state Rep. Terry Canales of Edinburg, and Veronica Gonzales, senior vice president for government and community relations at UT-Rio Grande Valley. The two experts from Austin were Glenn Hamer, president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, and Lee Parsley, general counsel for Texans for Lawsuit Reform. Hamer previously spent 14 years as CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry. According to this association, Hamer was a nationwide leader in the business community's advocacy for the passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the successor agreement to NAFTA. Hamer has also served as chief of staff to Arizona Congressman Matt Salmon, executive director of the Arizona Republican Party, legislative assistant to Sen. Jon Kyl, and executive director of the Solar Energy Industries Association. He is a Graduate of Cornell University and Arizona State University's College of Law.“Mr. Hamer's leadership on international issues makes him a sought-after participant in international trade missions,” the TAB states. Here is a podcast featuring the remarks of Hamer at the RGVP event. 

We have an important podcast this week as we host a discussion about government trade policy with Bill Jackson, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Textiles . He has worked in government for many years, and is a leading expert of textile trade policy having worked on agreements such as the USMCA (the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), the successor to NAFTA, and AGOA (the African Growth & Opportunity Act). Mr. Jackson has also worked at the State Department as a Foreign Service Officer. During our fascinating discussion with Mr. Jackson, we covered a range of policy issues including the functioning of the USMCA, the importance of rules of origin in support of such agreements, and government policy regarding forced labor. Further, we discussed government policy regarding supply chain and port bottlenecks that have plagued the apparel industry since the outbreak of Covid-19. We also discussed near-shoring, and the prospects for the textile and apparel industries in the future. Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

The Wisconsin Trade Data Report shows Wisconsin businesses exported more than $11.5 billion in products around the world during the first six months of 2021 -- an 18.41 percent growth over the same period in 2020. WEDC Global Trade and Investment Vice President Katy Sinnott and DATCP International Agribusiness Center Director Mark Rhoda-Reis break down trade highlights for Wisconsin for the first six months of the year. The duo attribute the state's positive export figures to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement or USMCA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The Tokyo Olympics will be held without spectators in the Japanese capital and three neighboring prefectures, due to surging coronavirus infections in the metropolitan area, a source familiar with the matter said Thursday, as the organizers of the games began a meeting to discuss whether local fans will be allowed into venues. The three prefectures are Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama, according to the source. The meeting of the five organizers, including the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, was convened after the Japanese government decided to put Tokyo under another state of emergency until Aug. 22. With the decision, the likelihood increased that there would be no spectators in the stands at venues in and around Tokyo when the games start in just two weeks' time. GUEST: Peter Donnelly, Professor with the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education at the University of Toronto - Political engagement by First Nations remains crucial to advancing Indigenous issues. Moving beyond the Indian Act requires profound legislative change. Which leads to an important question. Should engagement remain within existing political parties, or would Indigenous leaders achieve more by founding a new one? Click HERE for the full article/ GUEST: Tasha Kheiriddin, CEO of Ellipsum Communications and Public Policy Analyst - The Alberta government intends to join TC Energy Corp. in challenging U.S. President Joe Biden's cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline, in what would be the first time a level of government is directly involved in a NAFTA dispute as an investor, according to legal experts. The case is being filed as a legacy North American Free Trade Agreement Chapter 11 dispute under the newly renegotiated United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, “to recover damages resulting from the revocation of the Keystone XL project's presidential permit.” ALSO: Gas prices GUEST: Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable​ Energy, Former Liberal MP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. dairy exports hit an all-time high in 2020, reaching 2.4 million metric tons. With those numbers in mind, it’s no wonder issues like Trade Promotion Authority are a priority for the dairy and agriculture industries. In the latest episode of “The Dairy Download,” we hear from two advocates looking to pave the way for future trade flows.Joining us first is Gregg Doud, a former Chief Agricultural Negotiator under the U.S. Trade Representative. He talks about his work negotiating trade accords like the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. And Doud discusses what it’s like to be in the room where trade deals happen.Next is U.S. Representative Mike Simpson, who represents Idaho’s Second Congressional District. He discusses how dairy overtook potatoes to become the state’s top cash crop. And he tells listeners why “trade is vitally important to the agricultural industry.”Today's episode is sponsored by Spartan Parts. "From custom parts, to upgrades and equipment audits, Spartan Parts does it best. Check out spartanparts.com/dairydownload to learn how you can overcome filling obstacles to help improve your filling speeds."If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA’s Melissa Lembke at mlembke@idfa.org.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ton Garza has told border communities to tell their story and not let those from outside the region set the narrative.Speaking on a webinar hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Garza said border residents should also hold its elected leaders accountable.“Continue to hold them accountable for the things that are important to us in South Texas and along the border,” said Garza, a native of Brownsville, Texas.Garza served as ambassador to Mexico during the George W. Bush administration.“My frustration, was, often times, that it seemed like the policy which most impacted us was driven by individuals in Iowa or Idaho or some other state so removed from the border,” Garza said.“Their understanding was largely soundbites and they weren’t soundbites based on reality. So, keep telling our story.”When telling that story, make sure international trade with Mexico is included, the former ambassador stated. “Trade and commerce are what drives opportunity not only for this generation but for future generations,” Garza said. He also spoke up for immigration and immigrants.“Immigration is something so fundamental to our country and our nature that while we all want safe, secure, and efficient borders, we don’t want to close them to immigration, which has always made us a stronger and better country,” Garza said. “So, I would hold people accountable and then tell them the story.”The moderator of the webinar was RGVHCC President and CEO Cynthia Sakulenzki. She asked Garza about the recent surge in border crossings by unaccompanied minors.“We are going through a moment where this sense that there will be a change in policy has led to more disruption along the border,” Garza said.“I think we will get beyond that, whether it be through expanded processing centers, whether it be with clear lines in terms of what the rules of immigration are going to be.”Garza noted that another former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Roberta S. Jacobson, is helping the Biden Administration with border policy. He pointed out Jacobson’s recent remarks that “this is not the time to be coming, we are trying to fix this.”Garza said it might take a little bit of time for things to settle down at the border and that the national guard and/or various .federal agencies may have a greater presence in the region for the next six months or so.During the webinar, Garza, a former Cameron County Judge and Texas Secretary of State, also spoke about the likely impact of the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

MCALLEN, Texas – Three topics will be featured during an international trade webinar being hosted next Thursday by the McAllen Economic Development Corporation.The topics are: an update on how USMCA is working, the impact of COVID-19 on cross-border commerce, and the agenda the Biden Administration might follow for international trade.“This webinar is free. It is a service to our companies or our community,” said Keith Patridge, president and CEO of McAllen EDC.Keynote speaker will be Jorge Torres, president of Interlink Trade Services, a customs brokerage based in McAllen, Pharr and Brownsville, Texas. “Jorge does an excellent job,” Patridge said. “I consider him to be a resident expert here in the Rio Grande Valley on the USMCA, on trade policy, and trade regulations, including the 301 tariffs that exist with China still.”Torres has been a licensed customs broker for 25 years and has worked with maquiladoras and in customs brokerage operations for 30 years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Texas A&M University and a Master of Professional Accounting from Texas A&M International University.Torres was keynote speaker on a similar webinar McAllen EDC hosted last June. Then, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement was just about to start.“The feedback we got from our first webinar was excellent. Everyone felt like it was extremely helpful for them,” Patridge said.“Jorge provides information that is really useful on a day to day basis for our companies. Because of that first one, the reaction we got, we wanted to do an update. Hopefully, those that tuned in last time will watch this one and we will get many more people to join us.”Editor's Note: Click here to read the full story in The Rio Grande Guardian.

In questo episodio io intervisto un importantissimo giornalista economico professionista di Class CNBC, una delle più importanti tv che si occupa di borsa, finanza, economia.Lui è abituato ad intervistare e stavolta è lui il protagonista.Sono contento di aver avuto questa possibilità di avere qui un personaggio che tutti i giorni intervista persone famose ed importanti in ambito economico.Con lui ho affrontato temi di scottante attualità come le elezioni americane, il MES, il RECOVERY FUND, il favorevole giudizio di S&P sul rating dell'Italia e le sue positive ricadute sui tassi dei nostri titoli e l'effetto CINA nell'economia mondiale sia sul lato azionario che su quello obbligazionario.https://www.alfonsoselva.it/https://www.alfonsoselva.it/libro/https://bit.ly/3joCWryCiao e benvenuto al podcast “finanza semplice” di Alfonso Selva, il podcast dove si parla solo di finanza in modo semplice. PUNTATA N°60A.S.: Buongiorno e benvenuto ad una nuova puntata del podcast “finanza semplice” di Alfonso Selva. Oggi c'è un ospite molto famoso, che se un minimo ti occupi di finanza o vedi qualcosa relativo alla finanza, la Borsa, gli investimenti, lo avrai sicuramente visto in video. È un giornalista professionista presso Class CNBC, Carlo Cerutti è molto giovane ma molto sul pezzo e molto famoso, lo vedrai diverse volte al giorno se guardi quest'emittente che parla di Borsa. È un giornalista professionista che è molto esperto in questo campo e ho l'onore di ospitarlo qui nel mio podcast, per dare un suo contributo dalla parte da giornalista a quello che è la finanza semplice. Cerchiamo di rendere un po' più semplice certe cose un po' più complicate.A.S.: Benvenuto, Carlo!C.C.: Ciao Alfonso, ben ritrovato!A.S.: Grazie di aver accettato l'invito a partecipare al podcast, grazie molte. Io ti ho presentato, ho detto solo due parole su di te, però insomma magari se tu racconti un po' agli ascoltatori chi sei, cosa hai fatto, racconti un po' più di te hai un po' più da raccontare. Ecco, questo se lo fai tu sono un po' più contento.C.C.: Certo. Hai detto bene, sono un giornalista professionista qui a Class CNBC, che per chi dei tuoi ascoltatori non ci seguisse, il canale è il 507 di Sky, oppure basta che scrivete Class CNBC Live su Google, e il primo link sarà dove vederci in streaming. Ho iniziato a fare il giornalista molto presto, avevo 16 anni, lavorando a “Il Cittadino” di Lodi, un quotidiano locale e poi a 22 anni sono passato nel giornalismo finanziario perché era un campo che mi piaceva, c'era anche occupazione in questo campo. Ho iniziato con una breve esperienza al desk della Thomson Reuters a Milano e poi è il nono anno che sono qui a Class CNBC e quindi ho progressivamente fatto tra virgolette “avanzamenti” di carriera qui dentro e adesso mi occupo principalmente dei TG della mattina. Ecco, questo è più o meno il mio percorso professionale.A.S.: Senti ma tu sei a Londra o sei a Milano?C.C.: Allora noi siamo basati a Milano e pre-Covid si girava molto più spesso, per esempio seguivo i Consigli Direttivi della Banca Centrale Europea a Francoforte o mi capitava molte volte di essere fuori redazione, adesso Ovviamente siamo un po' tutti fermi perché la situazione impone il massimo distanziamento e quindi siamo nella nostra redazione di Milano. A.S.: Siete un po' come noi consulenti finanziari che cerchiamo di fare tutti gli incontri possibili Zoom o quant'altro e poi se proprio dobbiamo incontriamo le persone dal vivo, ma insomma penso che sarà suppergiù uguale anche per voi.C.C.: Sì, diciamo che il Covid ha un po' cambiato tutto il settore, interviste video via Skype, via Zoom sono proprio diventate il pane quotidiano e gli stessi ospiti che intervistiamo hanno progressivamente messo una qualità maggiore anche nelle stesse inquadrature che si fanno o anche nel set e hanno a casa loro. Un tempo, fino al 2019 fare una intervista su Skype o Zoom sembrava qualcosa di incredibile e rivoluzionario adesso è semplice quasi come chiamarsi via telefono e quindi è una notevole evoluzione. A.S.: La fa anche mia madre che ha 85 anni, pensa un po'. Si fa le cose su Skype o su Whatsapp, quindi voglio dire ormai è diventata una cosa naturale e normale un po' per tutti. Senti, ti farò qualche domanda su cui chiaramente dovresti saperne più di me, perché un giornalista che sta molto più a contatto di me con le fonti del potere economico e politico italiano ed europeo, dovresti essere più preparato di me su questo. Io leggo sui vostri giornali, seguo le vostre trasmissioni ma chiaramente sono sempre “di qua”. Ti farò qualche domanda e mi piacerebbe avere un po' di notizie inside, se puoi, su certe cose. Partiamo da questo, da le elezioni americane che tra poco ci saranno. Secondo te che impatto potranno avere sul lato economico e politico nel mondo, per l'Europa e anche in Italia e chiaramente poi si riverbererà sulle borse. Poi io ti dirò cosa ne penso io del discorso a livello di azione e borsa, però mi piacerebbe sapere cosa si dice nel vostro ambiente e cosa ne pensi tu, insomma.C.C.: Certo. Innanzitutto una considerazione, questa campagna elettorale che è arrivata al rush finale è stata dominata dal tema del Covid. Si è provato ad ignorarlo quando da noi era già una realtà purtroppo consolidata a febbraio/marzo, ma da fine marzo in avanti i due candidati Biden e Tramo hanno parlato esclusivamente di Covid e poco altro, e il fatto che il presidente sia stato poi contagiato ha ulteriormente intensificato il dibattito in proposito. Bisogna innanzitutto capire una cosa, che l'agenda economica dei due candidati al netto della narrazione di quello che si vuole rappresentare come la posizione politico-economica di democratici e repubblicani, è molto molto simile. Si è parlato poco di agenda economica, ma l'agenda economica dei due candidati combacia in molti punti – tra poco li vediamo se c'è tempo – e questo significa che in termini di progressione una volta che la pandemia sarà risolta, si spera a fine '21, per i successivi due o tre anni vedremo delle agende pressoché simili. Per esempio, ricorderete che Trump è stato un fautore dell'America First made in America cioè prima i prodotti americani e entrambi i candidati, sia Trump che Biden, sostengono a questo punto. Per esempio, Biden vorrebbe penalizzare le compagnie che fanno outsourcing o comunque si spostano altrove e non solo, ha un programma Biden per far spendere al governo federale 400 miliardi di dollari nei prossimi anni in materiali e servizi fatti rigorosamente negli Stati Uniti. A.S.: Mi sembra che anche Trump ha combattuto questa cosa. Vuole far ritornare le imprese a riprodurre in America, ha combattuto contro l'Offshore, no?C.C.: Questo è stato un cavallo di battaglia di Trump ma sorprendente è che i democratici siano sull'agenda economica, non dico combaciano ma sono più vicini di quanto si pensi. Faccio altri esempi rapidamente per rispondere alla tua domanda. C'è stato un nuovo accordo di scambio tra gli Stati Uniti, il Messico e il Canada che ha sostituito il vecchio NAFTA del ‘94 fatta da Bill Clinton, è lo United States Mexico Canada Agreement e questo accordo viene supportato anche dall'amministrazione Biden che non lo vorrà cambiare. Quindi, dal punto di vista fiscale e dal punto di vista – più che fiscale – di valorizzare ciò che è americano, di mettere al primo punto l'America meno multinazionale e più concentrata su sé stesse, le agende combaciano.A.S.: Carlo, forse non so se sei d'accordo, un grosso diverbio c'è stato ultimamente su una dichiarazione che ha fatto Biden in merito al petrolio, le aziende petrolifere e quant'altro. Ha detto che lui non le sponsorizzerà più come sta facendo Trump.C.C.: Sì, infatti uno dei punti invece dove i due divergono è sicuramente l'agenda green, anche se su questo punto poi però di fatto Biden ha fatto una parziale marcia indietro. Di certo Biden vuole introdurre un piano di riduzione delle emissioni, che punta quasi ad azzerare le emissioni di ossido di carbonio nella generazione elettrica entro il 2035. Sapete che nelle campagne elettorali si fanno grandi promesse, si sparano grandi cifre. Quindi se già avete alzato più di un sopracciglio è normale. Però di fatto Biden ha introdotto nella sua campagna elettorale una pledge, cioè una promessa di investire 2000 miliardi di dollari, cioè 2 trilioni, in un piano che porti ad azzerare le emissioni di diossido di carbonio nella generazione elettrica nel 2035. Una sorta di Green New Deal cioè “nuovo piano green” come quello che ha lanciato la Commissione europea. Questo è un punto dove sicuramente le agende economiche divergono. Biden vuole raggiungere gli Stati Uniti al famoso accordo di Parigi, dal quale Trump se ne era uscito, però per esempio non ci sarà il ban, cioè il bando della cosiddetta fracking. Che cos'è? È l'estrazione di petrolio fatta dalle argille da scisto, da molti ritenuta molto inquinante, Trump l'ha sempre appoggiata…A.S.: È quella che ha permesso agli USA di diventare autonomi, anche di esportare petrolio.Se vuoi leggere tutto la trascrizione del podcast vai al link qui sotto.https://bit.ly/2JqRfzm

In 2016, then-candidate Donald Trump made immigration a key campaign platform, warning of Mexican “rapists” and criminals coming to the United States. He pledged that a wall on the US-Mexico border would be erected and Mexico would pay for it. Four years later, the US and Mexican presidents have publicly praised each other while a naturalisation ceremony of immigrants to the United States was featured at the Republican National Convention. What has changed in US-Mexico relations? What has the populist left-wing president of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, done that differs from his more conventional predecessor? Would Mexico support expanding elements of the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to already existing trade agreements with nations like Australia? In this event, New York Times foreign correspondent Mexico Natalie Kitroeff spoke about these issues with Dr Gorana Grgic, a jointly appointed Lecturer at the Department of Government and International Relations and the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Ken Roberts, president of WorldCity, held a webinar with Cameron County International Bridge System titled “2020 Cameron County Trade Trends Webinar.” The program, in English and Spanish, also featured Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., Cameron County International Bridge System Director Josue Garcia, Jr., and Bob Parker, port director for U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Port of Brownsville.Collating data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Roberts looked at imports and exports through Cameron County’s various bridges, pointing out that the county does $18 billion worth of trade with the world.While trade is down because of the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the world economy, Roberts sees reason for optimism.“We’re in the middle of this tough but things will get better,” Roberts said.One of the questions asked of Roberts focused on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which is the successor trade deal to NAFTA.“What is in the middle of the transition from NAFTA to USMCA is pandemic and the economic fallout. I think even without that the transition would have been gradual,” Roberts said.Florida-based Roberts said there are not a lot of changes between the two trade agreements. “But some of those involving automotive in particular will have some impact because there are some changes to the wage requirements that affect only Mexican labor, not Canadian or U.S. labor,” Roberts said.“And then there are some changes that affect the quantity of parts that will go into cars that are eligible for the tariff elimination. What remains to be seen is will people abide by the new regulations to avoid the tariff or just pay the tariff with the less expensive, essentially Chinese motor parts.”

There is continued uncertainty in the global trade environment, with many stakeholders continuing trade tensions relating to adoption of consideration of digital taxes and aggressive tariff measures. In this episode, we will talk through key developments in the trade space, most notably the United States Mexico Canada Agreement, referred to as the USMCA, that entered into force on July 1. Featuring:Julie Allen, National Tax Services Market LeaderMargie Dhunjishah, US Tax Reporting & Strategy LeaderMaytee Pereira, Customs and International Trade Practice Co-Leader

PHARR, Texas - Each week, Pharr International Bridge holds a “virtual” town hall meeting for the international trade community.The series is called BridgeConnect LIVE. Before the coronavirus pandemic struck, the Pharr International Bridge Board would hold the events in-person once a month. Now, because of the threat of COVID-19, the events are held once a week on Facebook. The series is called “The Effects of COVID-19.” Session 14 focused on the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. From the Mid Valley Custom Brokers Association, Adrian Gonzalez, offered a “boots on the ground’ overview of USMCA.Part 14 was hosted by the Pharr Bridge Trade Liaison, Freddy Flores.The session was conducted in Spanish.

While U.S. President Trump and Mexican President Obrador were meeting in Washington D.C. to celebrate the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Prime Minister Trudeau was in Ottawa defending his government’s mid-year fiscal update. It is no surprise that the numbers are not pretty, as the Liberals have attempted to rescue the economy with major support payments, just... Read More

President Trump's new North American trade deal, the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, known as USMCA, was applauded at the White House Wednesday, with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador visiting. But along with the celebration come questions about what the pact means for the U.S. economy. Peter Navarro, Trump's trade adviser, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the details. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Trump's new North American trade deal, the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, known as USMCA, was applauded at the White House Wednesday, with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador visiting. But along with the celebration come questions about what the pact means for the U.S. economy. Peter Navarro, Trump's trade adviser, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the details. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Trump's new North American trade deal, the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, known as USMCA, was applauded at the White House Wednesday, with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador visiting. But along with the celebration come questions about what the pact means for the U.S. economy. Peter Navarro, Trump's trade adviser, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the details. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

MCALLEN, Texas - Jorge Torres, president of Interlink Trade Services, gave his analysis of the new USMCA trade agreement recently, via a webinar hosted by the McAllen Economic Development Corporation.Torres has been a licensed customs broker for 25 years and has worked with maquiladora and customs brokerage operations for 30 years.The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement took effect July 1, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement. Topics covered by Torres during the webinar included:Key Aspects of the Transition from NAFTA to USMCAGeneral Overview of the USMCA Rules of Origin for Automotive and Textile ProductsCertification of Origin RequirementsGeneral Overview of USMCA Origin Verifications and Record keeping.More than 200 people signed up to watch the webinar. Keith Patridge, president and CEO of McAllen EDC, said his organization has been getting a plaudits for putting on the event.Patridge said a counterpart in another economic development corporation in the Rio Grande Valley told him it was the best webinar on USMCA he has heard.“Interlink and MEDC believe it is essential to help educate the members of our trade community and clients on the benefits of conducting business within our region under the new USMCA,” Patridge said. Interlink Trade Services has offices in McAllen/Pharr and Brownsville, Texas. Its founder Torres holds a Bachelor in Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University and a Master of Professional Accounting from Texas A&M International University.

July 1st saw the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and at the end of all the negotiations, Canada’s dairy industry has ended up as one of the largest losers of the deal. “The USMCA has some serious repercussion for our dairy industry here in Canada where they have added an additional 3.9 per cent... Read More

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, “you want a confederate monument,” black bodies “are confederate monuments.”Then, on the rest of the menu, Los Angeles cut funding for the LAPD by $150 million and reduced the number of officers to a level not seen in more than a decade; a federal judge dealt a setback to a key Trump policy limiting asylum; and, Novartis is ordered to pay $678 million to settle a lawsuit over a sham speaker program that bribed doctors to prescribe its products.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Khashoggi's fiancee hopes the Turkish trial of 20 Saudi officials opening on Friday will reveal fresh evidence on his brutal death; and, Mexican labor attorney and independent union leader Susana Prieto was released from jail, hours after the July 1 start of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement trade deal.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~“Everyone in this good city enjoys the full right to pursue his own inclinations in all reasonable and, unreasonable ways.” -- The Daily Picayune, New Orleans, March 5, 1851~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Show Notes & Links: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/7/2/1957655/-West-Coast-Cookbook-amp-Speakeasy-Daily-Special-Metro-Shrimp-amp-Grits-Thursdays

PHARR, Texas - Pharr Bridge Board hosted Part 7 in its weekly Bridge Connect series on Thursday, May 21.The subject was “How USMCA will impact manufacturing in Mexico.”USMCA stands for United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. It is a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement and goes into effect on July 1, 2020.Presentations were made by Pharr International Bridge, Mid-Valley Customs Brokers Association, Asos. Agents Aduanales Reynosa, InterLink Trade Services, U.S. Customs Brokers Custom Compliance. Woodcrafters HP, INDEX, and Rio South Texas Economic Council.The discussion was in Spanish. This podcast has the whole event.

Automotive Insiders is presented by OESA, the Original Equipment Suppliers Association. Hear industry experts discuss today's Automotive hot topics, to keep the Automotive Supplier Community up to date on the fast-changing mobility landscape. From post-pandemic manufacturing restart planning and worker safety measures, to legal issues and supply chain disruptions, Automotive Insiders is your source of timely and relevant content. In this episode, Ann Wilson, the Senior Vice President for Government Affairs for the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), explains her role as the chief lobbyist for motor vehicle suppliers and MEMA's four divisions including AASA, HDMA, MERA, and OESA. Ann discusses the impact on suppliers of Covid-19, what suppliers need to know about the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement [new NAFTA], why Congress must act on Motor Vehicle Safety.

Business economist Jesus Cañas discusses his work with colleagues at Banco de México that indicates higher production costs ahead for motor vehicles made in North America under the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

MISSION, RGV - Congressman Henry Cuellar held a news conference with VIPs from Tamaulipas and South Texas during the Mission Citrus Parade festivities.Among the dignitaries present were Mission Mayor Armando O’Caña, Rio Grande City Mayor Joel Villarreal, Reynosa Mayor Maki Esther Ortiz Domínguez, and South Texas College dean of business Mario Reyna.The discussion centered on U.S.-Mexico, increased funding for the North American Development Bank, regional partnerships and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.The event was held at La Fogata restaurant in Mission. The above podcast features the news conference, most of which was conducted in Spanish.

Introduction Bill Clinton’s North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), while controversial, was widely acclaimed when it was enacted 25 years ago. President Clinton declared. “First of all, NAFTA means jobs. American jobs, and good-paying American jobs. If I didn't believe that, I wouldn't support this agreement. In a fundamental sense, this debate about NAFTA is a debate about whether we will embrace these changes and create the jobs of tomorrow, or try to resist these changes, hoping we can preserve the economic structures of yesterday.” Very recently, President Trump declared, "It’s my great honor to announce that we have successfully completed negotiations on a brand new deal to terminate and replace NAFTA (with the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement--USMCA)" Trump continued. “I have long contended that NAFTA was perhaps the worst trade deal ever made.”  Bill Clinton, globalist. (Kinda) Barack Obama, global apologist. Donald Trump, America First. (Pretty much) That is the subject of today’s 10-minute episode.  Continuing President Trump, in his inaugural address, declared, “From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this day forward, it is going to be only America First.” Note from history. “America First” was the name of Charles Lindberg’s organization that bitterly fought America’s entry into WWII, including during the summer of 1940 when Germany was attempting to wrest control of the air over Britain prior to invading, perhaps adding Britain to its conquest of all of consequential Europe. Thereby winning WWII. Lindberg was the first person to fly non-stop across the Atlantic, winning the coveted $25K Orteig prize in 1927. But he got this one wrong. The sneak attack on Pearl Harbor brought America into the war; “America First” dissolved in shame. Trump’s USMCA is an example of his America First vision. And it is also a great example of the saying, “Politics makes strange bedfellows.” Nancy Pelosi and the AFL-CIO are strong supporters. Yes, the same Nancy Pelosi who is pushing hard to remove Trump from office for “high crimes and misdemeanors.” Part of the core of what the USMCA does is increase wages and the price of cars. The new agreement gradually raises the bar of North American-made parts in their cars to be imported duty free from 62.5% to 75% by 2023. This will incentivize automakers to increase the amount of North American parts they use in their cars and light trucks. Additionally, to further support North American jobs, the deal contains new trade rules of origin to drive higher wages by requiring that 40-45 percent of auto content be made by workers earning at least $16 per hour. Result: American workers will be paid more; cars will cost more.  The House of Representatives approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in an overwhelming 385-41 vote. Thirty-eight Democrats opposed it. The trade pact now heads to the Senate, which is expected to ratify it in 2020. The new agreement is neither a major advance, nor a huge retreat. It is modestly different. It does reflect Trump’s win/lose, zero sum game view of the world. In other words, Trump believes that for one entity to win, the other must lose. He made that approach work for him in business, and, understandably, he is using that approach as our president when dealing with foreign governments and entities like NATO, the UN, the Paris Climate accords and the TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership). America First. After WWII, the United States invested staggering sums of money in rebuilding Europe. In what was called the Marshall Plan, named for George Marshall, Army Chief of Staff during the war, and Secretary of State during the implementation of the plan. The Marshall Plan, officially known as the European Recovery Program, rebuilt a devastated Europe. Even the winners were in economic ruins. The win-win was that while we spent boatloads of money, we helped to restore the free world to economic health.

Immigration is the subject of major debate in the United States. Given the ongoing myths surrounding the topic, Ty and Daphne decided to tackle questions, concerns, and misconceptions about immigration in the United States. The hosts begin by reflecting on the start of the new decade (00:30) and sharing their 2020 resolutions (2:05). They then dive into the topic and discuss the history of race and immigration in the United States (7:19), the role of the U.S. government in shaping the current “immigration crisis” (16:33), and the U.S immigration quota system (24:07). Ty and Daphne then turn their attention to NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) (27:40). In addition to providing insight into NAFTA’s provisions, they also discuss the policy’s effectiveness (31:40), its impact on Mexico’s economy (33:40), and how it affected the environment (38:20). The hosts also discuss the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), its potential impact on each country involved (39:20), and Pharma provisions within the policy (48:57). The hosts close by discussing myths and misconceptions about immigration and the economy (50:18), how the broken immigration system makes it difficult for immigrants to “do it the right way” (57:35), and the relationship between immigration and crime (1:03:19).   Resources  U.S. Immigration Timeline - https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/immigration-united-states-timeline  3 myths about Mexico and migration, debunked - https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/05/americas/mexico-migration-myths/index.html  Enforcement Didn’t End Unlawful Immigration in 1950s, More Visas Did - https://www.cato.org/blog/enforcement-didnt-end-unlawful-immigration-1950s-more-visas-did Bracero History Archive - http://braceroarchive.org/about  Civil rights and immigration history connected - https://apnews.com/5b3a2295a46c4a408f04f7adf50b315f  Immigration Wait Times from Quotas Have Doubled: Green Card Backlogs Are Long, Growing, and Inequitable - https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/immigration-wait-times-quotas-have-doubled-green-card-backlogs-are-long Immigration and Jobs - https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/01/does-immigration-harm-working-americans/384060/ Myths About How Immigrants Affect the U.S. Economy - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/making-sense/4-myths-about-how-immigrants-affect-the-u-s-economy Immigration and Crime - https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/03/us/immigrants-crime-numbers/index.html Under NAFTA Mexico Suffered - https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/11/24/what-weve-learned-from-nafta/under-nafta-mexico-suffered-and-the-united-states-felt-its-pain What is the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA)? - https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/12/10/usmca-is-finally-done-deal-after-democrats-sign-off-heres-what-is-it/ Winners and losers of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement- https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/12/10/winners-losers-final-usmca-deal/ Difference between USMCA and NAFTA - https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/10/politics/nafta-us-mexico-canada-trade-deal-differences/index.html

The president promised to replace NAFTA. Democrats finally got what they wanted and this new deal is now called the USMCA – or United States Mexico Canada Agreement. As we move into the new year, both sides say Texas will benefit big time from it. How so? That’s what this episode of Y'all-itics is about. We also tracked down a phone number for the original U.S. negotiator on NAFTA in the early 1990s. Turns out that trade deal – which is the skeleton for this one – might never have passed if it weren’t for a baseball game. That veteran negotiator shared some interesting stories on how it all happened.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar held a conference call with reporters last week to discuss USMCA.The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is the successor trade pact to the North American Free Trade Agreement. Cuellar calls it NAFTA 2.0.Cuellar argues that USMCA is 95 percent the same as NAFTA but says the five percent that is different is important.In the conference call, Cuellar also discusses language he helped add to USMCA that provides more funding for the North American Development Bank.

A Bi-Partisan agreement was reached regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, however Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said the Senate vote on the agreement will wait until after the Senate impeachment hearing. Separately, the Fed stays put with the current interest rate, and Chairman Jerome Powell did not deliver any surprises during his press conference. A look at the Economic Reports begins with the Jobless Claims numbers. Get The Word On Wall Street every Monday and Thursday at 8:25 when RBC Wealth Management's Holly Kennedy joins AM Quad Cities.

On this episode of Nation to Nation: Canada ended up with the shield but not the sword for Indigenous peoples in the new trade agreement that was officially signed in Mexico earlier this week. That’s how Wayne Garnons-Williams described the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The sword was a three-part Indigenous chapter: A recognition that Indigenous peoples are original traders, a breakdown of who the inter-tribal traders are and a committee to enforce it.

USMCA to Become the New NAFTA The governments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, announced the passing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in Mexico City on Tuesday. The High Costs of Rising Seas Last Wednesday, officials in the Florida Keys said it might be too expensive to protect some of the island from rising seas brought by climate change.  Russia Banned from International Sports Competitions for Four Years On Monday, the World Anti-Doping Agency barred Russia from competing in the 2020 summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, among other major sporting events. Dollar Stores Continue to Boom as More Cities Implement Measures to Prevent Further Developments Forth Worth, Texas, has become the most recent city to pass an ordinance that will limit the number of dollar stores that can be developed. 

House Democrats have reached a deal with Trump on the United States Mexico Canada Agreement, which will replace the artist formerly known as NAFTA. We discuss what that means.  A new report shows that Greenland’s ice sheets are melting fast. To get technical, they’re now melting in dog years.  And in headlines: Spygate 2, SATs, and Trump appoints himself President Of Judaism.

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue is welcoming a breakthrough on the US-MCA deal with two of the country's most important agricultural markets. Stephanie Ho reports from Washington:American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall urged members of Congress to swiftly approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. President Duvall said that Agriculture is at a critical crossroads with the downturn in commodity prices, losses from natural disasters and the trade war.  He adds that this is an opportunity for Congress not only to help U.S. farmers and ranchers turn the corner on trade but also show that Washington can still get things done on a bipartisan basis.Moving on…There are few surprises in the USDA's new round of crop reports. In fact, surprises are pretty much missing this month. (Gary Crawford)The U.S.-China trade deal is fast approaching a December 15th deadline. Stephanie Ho 

Leroy Plagerman, Whatcom dairy farmer and Northwest Dairy Association board chair, tells Dillon the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement is a good solution to ongoing trade issues that have affected dairy farmers.

The American Security Project hosted a public event on the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Distinguished guests Eric Farnsworth and Ed Gerwin joined us for a panel discussion of the USMCA and the implications of free trade on national security. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX), provided introductory remarks before the panel. ASP COO Andrew Holland moderated the discussion. The post Event Recap: The Future of USMCA appeared first on  American Security Project.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Monday, July 15, 20194:35 pm: Julie Kelly, Senior Contributor to American Greatness joins the program for a conversation about what she says is the crumbling of the Never Trump-Left Alliance and its failure to produce a viable 2020 candidate5:05 pm: President Trump doubled down today on his weekend tweets criticizing four Democratic congresswomen, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, saying they might be communists and they are free to leave the country. Rod takes your reaction at 888-570-80106:05 pm: Erik Paulsen, Honorary Co-Chairman of Pass USMCA Coalition, joins the show to discuss his recent Deseret News op-ed piece in which he outlines why he believes the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will fuel growth across America’s economy6:20 pm: Gregory Clark, an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Utah, joins the show to discuss why he says the school owes the family of slain student Lauren McCluskey an apology6:35 pm: Gibb Dyer, a Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources at Brigham Young University, joins the show to discuss the decrease in “family capital” in the United States and the reasons behind the problem

Last week, Mexico became the first country to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement , or USMCA. Canada is expected to follow suit in short course. In The United States, however, not all American lawmakers are convinced the USMCA would be a better deal than the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. Democrats have threatened to block it , and a few key Republicans are withholding support unless the administration makes some concessions on tariffs.

President Trump is big on tariffs, and trade has been one of the hallmark issues of his administration. In this episode, Daniel LaCalle, world renowned economist, breaks down trade on the North American continent. From Trump's threat of tariffs on Mexico to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the USMCA, we cover it all. … More 53 – Trump, Trade, and North America with Daniel LaCalle

President Trump is big on tariffs, and trade has been one of the hallmark issues of his administration. In this episode, Daniel LaCalle, world renowned economist, breaks down trade on the North American continent. From Trump's threat of tariffs on Mexico to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the USMCA, we cover it all. … More 53 – Trump, Trade, and North America with Daniel LaCalle The post 53 – Trump, Trade, and North America with Daniel LaCalle appeared first on The Edge of Ideas.

From Capitol Hill, good news on the trade front:The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will boost U.S. ag exports to Mexico and Canada when implemented. Micheal Clements has more.And The Agriculture Secretary talked to us about the latest round of U.S.-Chinese trade talks set for this week, and the need to reach a deal to assist the ag sector. Rod Bain reports:Back here in Idaho, spring planting is behind, so beets, corn, onions, and potatoes will be a little late because of the wet and cool weather.

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been signed by each country's respective leader, but its fate now rests in the hands of legislators. Past difficulty enforcing NAFTA labor standards have left members of Congress wary and cautious. Mark Begich moderates a conversation with Lori Harju, Milan Dalal, and the newest addition to the Brownstein team, former House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Ed Royce, in which they discuss the trade agreement's probability of success and shed light on the global impact of it failing.

In an exclusive interview with We The States host Gil Gross at the recent Winter Meeting of the National Governors Association, Doug Ford, the head of the government for Canada's most populous province, explained the importance of trade between U.S. states and Canadian provinces. "Ontario alone does over $350 billion of two-way trade. If we were a standalone nation, we would be the third-largest trading partner with the U.S.," says Premier Ford."We are so integrated as countries and not just on business, but in culture; on the values of hard work and family; and traditional holidays. "We're there side by side, shoulder to shoulder with the U.S. for decades, centuries." Premier Ford further elaborates on the economic importance of the looming replacement to the North American Free Trade Agreement dubbed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. After speaking with more than 30 governors at the Winter Meeting, Premier Ford concludes, "They want to get this deal done. It's absolutely critical to both countries to get this deal done." Hear this captivating conversation about the financial interdependence between between Canadian provinces and U.S. states.

In November of 2018, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, also known as USMCA, was signed as a show of intention to replace NAFTA. What does this potential new trade agreement mean for markets, both domestically and globally? And what impact will it have for your clients? Our guest this episode is Michael Gregory, Deputy Chief Economist for BMO Capital Markets. We discuss the importance that trade agreements, historically with NAFTA and looking forward to USMCA, have on North American economies, including the sectors that benefit the most from these agreements. Plus, Michael discusses the impact that USMCA may have on investors and advisors. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.bmogam.com/us-en/advisors/news-and-insights/talking-trade-from-nafta-to-usmca/.

Christine McDaniel is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center and was previously the deputy assistant secretary at the U.S. Treasury Department and senior trade economist in the White House. Christine is a returning guest to Macro Musings and joins the show today to talk about recent trade developments. David and Christine also discuss the details of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, how Brexit affects trade issues in Europe, and the possibility of blowback from Trump’s trade policies.   Transcript for episode: https://www.mercatus.org/bridge/podcasts/01212019/china-usmca-uk-and-more   Christine’s Twitter: @christinemcdan Christine’s Mercatus profile: https://www.mercatus.org/christine-mcdaniel   Related Links:   “Tariff man”: https://imgur.com/a/fcBuvKy   *A Weakened China Tries a Different Approach With the U.S.: Treading Lightly* by Keith Bradsher, Alan Rappeport and Glenn Thrush https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/12/business/china-trade-war.html   *Scholars Respond: New Trade Deal with Mexico, Canada* by Christine McDaniel and Daniel Griswold https://www.mercatus.org/bridge/commentary/scholars-respond-new-trade-deal-mexico-canada   David’s blog: macromarketmusings.blogspot.com David’s Twitter: @DavidBeckworth

The United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement was signed on November 30, 2018, at the G20 in Argentina after more than a year of contentious negotiations. To find out where we stand now, and how to be prepared for this new agreement to enter into force, listen in to this podcast featuring Jo Dee Potter, Supervisor, Compliance Trade Programs at Buckland.

After nearly two years of anxiety and speculation, the United States, Mexico and Canada have finally agreed on a new NAFTA deal – The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Dairy was a flashpoint during the negotiations, so what has changed now that a tentative agreement has been reached? In this week’s episode, Senior Dairy Analyst Tom Bailey digs into what has come out of the USMCA and how it affects dairy producers and processors around the world.

In this podcast we discuss the impact the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement could have on the U.S. dairy market. We also discuss some of the results of Ag Equipment Intelligence's recently published 2019 Dealer Business Outlook & Trends report, including dealers' outlook for profitability in 2018 and hiring plans. Other topics covered include an uptick in credit denials for farmers and the opportunity for ethanol in China.

Indices closed the session with mixed moves on Monday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S+P 500 Index closed with gains while the NASDAQ Composite shed some points. Overall, stocks gained on news that White House trade officials have reached an agreement with Canada to revamp NAFTA. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement removes tariff risks from around $1.2 trillion worth of goods each year. The Dow closed at a new all-time high on Tuesday, while the S+P 500 ended trading just below the flat line and the Nasdaq shed some points. Moves were mixed for the day on a variety of economic news, including a slip in Crude oil prices. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.2%, settling at $75.14 a barrel. Indices closed in the green zone on Wednesday, with the Dow trading up to another new record level. Stocks stepped up amid the release of favorable employment data for September. According to Automatic Data Processing, the U.S. private sector added 230,000 jobs last month, versus economists’ expectations of 179,000. Equities declined sharply after the market opened on Thursday, but the afternoon recovery was not enough to close the day on a positive note. While the day’s loss was across the board, Technology and Healthcare sector stocks saw the largest declines. The major indices closed Friday’s trading session in the red zone on Friday. The U.S. economy added less jobs than expected in September according to Labor Department data. Non-farm payrolls only increased by 134,000, versus economist expectations of 184,000. The unemployment rate fell to 3.7% for September, marking the lowest level since 1969, from 3.9%. On another note, the trade deficit widened in August, increasing $3.2 billion to $53.2 billion, while the goods deficit expanded by $3.6 billion. Economic news continues to be somewhat encouraging, making another Fed interest rate hike in December likely. Interest rates have been on the rise, pushing long-term bond prices lower.

PC MPP Stephen Lecce joins the podcast this week and talks about being called on to speak for the premier, his views on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and why he made an MTV-style video called "MPP Cribs." Happy Thanksgiving everyone, we hope you enjoy a meal as tasty as Nonna Lecce's lasagna. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

Keynes and Bown describe key elements of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, announced on October 1, 2018. Beneath the spin, they analyze what the deal really does, including where new market access has been...

Keynes and Bown describe key elements of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, announced on October 1, 2018. Beneath the spin, they analyze what the deal really does, including where new market access has been...

Keynes and Bown describe key elements of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, announced on October 1, 2018. Beneath the spin, they analyze what the deal really does, including where new market access has been...

Daniel Dombey discusses the new trilateral pact called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement with the FT's Alan Beattie and James Politi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex is joined by Peter Clark, President of Grey, Clark, Shih and Associates, to take a deeper look into the new United States Mexico Canada Agreement and examine just how good of a deal it actually was for us here in the Great White North.

Late on Sunday evening the text of the re-negotiated North American Free Trade Agreement was released, renamed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement, or USMCA. IATP will be producing detailed analysis of the new agreement's impacts on food and agriculture, but for a cursory analysis, Josh talks with IATP Senior Attorney, Sharon Treat, about how much of the text is from the failed Trans-Pacific Partnership, and the haphazard process through which this agreement came about. 

After 14 months of negotiations, Canada has reached a new trade agreement with the U-S and Mexico. The replacement to NAFTA is called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement -- or USMCA.Did we actually get a good deal?Guest: Marvin Ryder, Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University-We're now into the month of October and three weeks away from the municipal election. The defining issue in Hamilton seems to be LRT, but do you think there are other matters that need to be discussed if you're going to vote for a candidate? Scott opens up the phone lines to ask callers for their thoughts on LRT as an election issue and other things that matter ahead of the October 22nd election.-Scott is joined by Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys for their usual Monday night sports chat. This week, they discuss frustrations with arena renovation delays and the Montreal Canadiens picking defenceman Shea Weber as their new captain.

On this episode of The Critical Hour, Dr. Wilmer Leon is joined by Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor of economics at Saint Mary's College of California and author of Central Bankers at the End of Their Ropes: Monetary Policy and the Coming Depression, who also writes at jackrasmus.com.President Donald Trump likes the new trade deal between the US and Canada. In a series of tweets this morning, Trump said the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement "is a great deal for all three countries, solves the many deficiencies and mistakes in NAFTA and greatly opens markets to our farmers and manufacturers … it reduces trade barriers to the US and will bring all three great nations together in competition with the rest of the world. The USMCA is a historic transaction!" Economist Dr. Jack Rasmus' latest Op-Ed, "Mexico-US-Canada NAFTA Trade Agreement Reached – Trump's Phony Trade War Confirmed," argues, "Trump has been playing his ‘economic nationalism' card that helped win him his election once again ...Trump will now exaggerate and lie about both deals to his domestic political base, but the terms of both the Mexican and Canadian trade deals will show hardly any change.” What's really going on here?As I said last Friday, it was quite a day in the US Senate. More specifically, it was quite a day inside one elevator in the US Senate. Just as Senators Chuck Grassley, Lindsey Graham, and Orrin Hatch were about to take their victory lap, Senator Jeff Flake got cornered by two women whose personal stories rocked him to his socks. With that, Flake agreed to vote for Kavanaugh on the Senate Judiciary Committee but said he would not be comfortable voting for final confirmation on the floor of the Senate without giving the FBI a week to investigate. So, the FBI is investigating, but I'm not clear on what this really entails, and is it really an investigation that will produce any substantive information? "The Trump administration's bellicosity has combined with the volatility of the global economy to sharply accelerate what has become an international movement: ditching the dollar as the world's reserve currency," writes Jon Jeter in a recent MintPress op-ed. But what does this mean going forward? We'll explore his hypothesis and examine if this is leading the US towards another economic crisis.

Foreign policy expert Yvonne Renee Davis discusses the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to replace NAFTA

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Richard Wolff, a professor of economics emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst and founder of the organization Democracy at Work. His latest book is “Capitalism's Crisis Deepens: Essays on the Global Economic Meltdown.”Canada and the US have come to an agreement on trade. This agreement, along with the agreement the US and Mexico came to, will collectively be called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and will be a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. Monday’s regular segment Technology Rules with Chris Garaffa is a weekly guide on how monopoly corporations and the national surveillance state are threatening cherished freedoms, civil rights and civil liberties. Web developer and technologist Chris Garaffa joins the show. After the extremely dramatic events on capitol hill last week, the FBI investigation into alleged sexual assaults committed by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is underway. Just a few swing votes in the Senate will determine the fate of his confirmation. Brian and John speak with Dan Kovalik, a human rights and labor lawyer who is the author of the book “The Plot to Attack Iran.” This weekend, Brazilians rallied against presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro in a series of huge demonstrations titled “Not Him”. With just one week left before the first round of the election, could Brazil really elect a far-right, dictatorship-admiring president like Bolsonaro? Or will the candidate of imprisoned ex-President Lula’s Workers Party prevail? Brazilian-British activist Victor Fraga with Democracy for Brazil UK joins the show. Monday’s segment “Education for Liberation with Bill Ayers” is where Bill helps us look at the state of education across the country. What’s happening in our schools, colleges, and universities, and what impact does it have on the world around us? Bill Ayers, an activist, educator and the author of the book “Demand the Impossible: A Radical Manifesto,”, joins Brian and John. Iran fired missiles today at the terrorists who Iran’s Intelligence Ministry has accused of carrying out a deadly attack on a military parade on September 22, killing 25 and injuring many more. Iran’s government has stated that Israel, the United States, and gulf monarchies shared responsibility for the attack. Massoud Shadjareh, the founder of the Islamic Human Rights Commission, joins the show.The Kurdistan region of Iraq held elections yesterday that will determine control of the Kurdistan Regional Government. These elections are the first to be held since the highly controversial and ultimately unsuccessful referendum to secede from Iraq last year, and come during a period of extreme tension in Iraqi politics. Brian and John speak with Yerevan Saeed, a political analyst who researches and writes on security, political, and energy issues in the Middle East, focusing on Iraq, Turkey, Iran, the Gulf, and the Levant and has served as White House correspondent for the Kurdish Rudaw TV.

On today's show, we get reaction to the newly announced United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Also, an update on Manitoba's grain corn harvest.