September 16, 2019

Trade policy unquestionably impacts our local economy which depends on an integrated supply chain valued at $2.5 billion and supports more than 110,000 San Diego jobs. Viewed as the most consequential trade policy in our time, The United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, USMCA, must be brought forward for a vote in Congress in order to take effect.

As part of our outreach and advocacy efforts for the USMCA, the Chamber and the San Diego and Imperial District Export Council co-hosted a special roundtable discussion on the trade agreement with Ana Guevara, Deputy Assistant Secretary for U.S. Operations at the U.S. Department of Commerce and International Trade Administration. Deputy Assistant Secretary Guevara highlighted that our economic relationship with Mexico benefits and strengthens U.S. companies while creating local jobs and generating savings for families. Ratification of the USMCA is vital to strengthening the economy, growing jobs, and supporting communities on both sides of the border.

To help bring this forward for a vote, please contact your Congress members and urge them to pass the USMCA trade agreement today. The time is now for Congress to act and to take advantage of all that USMCA has to offer.