Farm Bureau urges Congress for quick ratification of trade agreement

From Montana Farm Bureau Federation

The Montana Farm Bureau is urging Congress to ratify the U.S. Mexico-Canada Trade agreement. The trade relationship with Canada and Mexico is critical to American farmers.

In 2018, food and agricultural exports to Canada were $20.6 billion, and $19 billion to Mexico. This makes Canada and Mexico the top two food and agricultural export markets for the United States.

“President Trump and his Administration have done a great job updating the North American Free Trade Agreement to be beneficial,” said MFBF President Hans McPherson. “The USMCA will...