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Pacific Northwest roundtable urges renewal and improvement of USMCA as federal review proceeds
Summary
State and regional leaders, consuls and business groups at a Penware roundtable urged renewal of the USMCA ahead of a July 1 joint‑review deadline, announced plans for state resolutions and called on congressional delegations to press for a trilateral outcome that protects jobs and affordability.
Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck convened a Penware‑organized roundtable of U.S., Canadian and Mexican officials, state lawmakers, consuls and business leaders to press for renewal of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement and to outline regional steps to influence the federal review process.
The roundtable came as the USMCA enters a six‑year review window that could result in a 16‑year renewal, an annual review regime for 10 years if parties do not agree, or an early withdrawal by a party. Speakers said the review creates a narrow window for public input and congressional engagement before the July 1 joint‑review deadline.
Why it matters: Participants tied the agreement to regional jobs and affordability. Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-2) said cross‑border trade supports roughly 10,000 jobs in his district and urged Congress to curb executive tariffs by limiting administration use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. "Trade good,…
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