Arlington, VA 鈥 黑料不打烊 President and CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement: 听
鈥淓ven during one of the most politically contentious times in our history, USMCA is proof that Washington isn鈥檛 completely broken. Bipartisanship 鈥 and perhaps more notably, a sense of duty 鈥 still lives. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Trump deserve equal praise for finding the common ground to see this important trade deal through for the good of our country.听
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鈥淏y the nature of our work, truckers know the significance of this victory. Cross-border trade with our neighbors has become a cornerstone of the American economy. Strengthening this relationship as USMCA does helps secure our economy鈥檚 foundation and ensures we will remain competitive in the global marketplace for decades to come.
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鈥淭his vote signifies that good policy need not be a zero-sum political game. Even in today鈥檚 Washington, good things can still get done together. That spells hope for the American people.鈥