Larry the Legend Loc: Not hiding in Milton

I think you know why...

"If the USMCA were brought to the floor of the House for a v**e, it would pass overwhelmingly. Yet, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) continues to slow-walk the ratification process. She can’t take yes for an answer because too many in her party only want to say no."

That's right, they really h**e us that much.

https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/453045-on-the-usmca-pelosi-cant-take-yes-for-an-answer

"The sad reality is too many in Pelosi’s party would gladly hand America a loss if it means denying President Trump a win."

Yes, it is sad. And treasonous.

Louie27 Loc: Peoria, AZ

I believe you have came to the same conclusion as most of us as conservatives. Great Post!

ACP45 Loc: Rhode Island

President Trump should get his "Tweeter" going and hammer away on this topic. Start the countdown timer to see how long the "surgical modifications" take to bring the agreement up for a v**e, with each days delay lost jobs and less economic growth.

permafrost Loc: Minnesota

these are the changes,also the name was changed to promote the orange con..


Country of origin rules: Automobiles must have 75 percent of their components manufactured in Mexico, the US, or Canada to qualify for zero tariffs (up from 62.5 percent under NAFTA).
Labor provisions: 40 to 45 percent of automobile parts must be made by workers who earn at least $16 an hour by 2023. Mexico passed new labor laws to give greater protections to workers. Democrats still want tougher enforcement, though.
US farmers get more access to the Canadian dairy market: The US got Canada to open up its dairy market to US farmers, a big issue for Trump.
Intellectual property and digital trade: The deal extends the terms of copyright to 70 years beyond the life of the author (up from 50). It also extends the period that a pharmaceutical drug can be protected from generic competition, and includes new provisions to deal with the digital economy, such as prohibiting duties on things like music and e-books, and protections for internet companies so they’re not liable for content their users produce.
Sunset clause: The agreement adds a 16-year “sunset” clause — meaning the terms of the agreement expire, or “sunset” after 16 years. The deal is also subject to a review every six years, at which point the US, Mexico, and Canada can decide to extend the USMCA

ACP45 Loc: Rhode Island

One could make a case either way on a number of these proposed changes. While I can understand and appreciate the merits of a wage structure that allows a worker a decent standard of living, legislating this issue bring in a whole different set of disparities and unfairness. The standard of living varies greatly between states in the US. A $16 hour minimum wage in Arkansas, West Virginia, or Kansas is profoundly different from NYC, Boston, or LA. If you throw in Mexico, now you really are comparing apples and oranges. The free market, while imperfect, is better than legislation trying to impose a social agenda goal upon the workplace.