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Friday, January 24, 2020

Grassley signs USMCA legislation

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, took to social media Wednesday to announce he has signed the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in his role in the Senate.

“As President pro tem I had the honor of signing United States Mexico Canada Agreement Implementation Act w my colleagues. This trade agreement will greatly benefit Iowa. Now to Pres Trump for signature,” Grassley tweeted.

Canada has yet to clear the trade deal but is expected to once their parliament returns January 27.

The exact date President Donald Trump will sign the pact remains unclear, with some indications he wants to do it in farm country and with Canadian and Mexican officials present.