Jan 29, 2020
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Press Release

ACC Welcomes U.S. Ratification of USMCA

Andrew Fasoli

Trade Non-Tariff Barriers

WASHINGTON (January 29, 2020) – The following statement may be attributed to American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO, Chris Jahn, in response to President Trump signing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) at a White House ceremony today:

“ACC and its members welcome President Trump’s historic signing of USMCA. The President’s signature completes our country’s steady, bipartisan march toward ratifying a trade agreement that can benefit all Americans. The allied North American chemical industry is ready to leverage USMCA to reduce our manufacturing costs, boost our exports, and stimulate new growth and job-creation throughout the region.

“ACC looks forward to supporting the U.S. Administration as all three trading partners prepare to enter the USMCA into force and meet the necessary obligations outlined in the agreement. With Mexico having already passed the revised agreement, we urge our counterparts in Canada to build on today’s momentum and move to ratify the agreement in their country as soon as possible.”

American Chemistry Council

The American Chemistry Council’s mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably—for generations to come.