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Cruz and Coryn united in support of new North American trade deal

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Texas Republicans, Sens. Ted Cruz and John Coryn, proved instrumental in the recent passage of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USCMA), a new North American trade deal.

Brokered by President Donald Trump, the USCMA is poised to replace the decade old North American Free Trade Agreement. Among other changes, the deal is intended to buttress enforcement of labor and environmental laws and increase the requirement for how much of a vehicle must be manufactured in a country to avoid tariffs.

“This deal is a win for Texas farmers, ranchers, businesses, and manufacturers, and will ensure greater economic opportunity for every American,” Cruz said in a statement.

With Texas being home to the most ports and longest border with another country, the deal holds added significance. The state is also touted as the largest exporter – and second largest importer – of international goods. Mexico and Canada are the state’s largest trading partners, amassing $110 billion and $28 billion worth of exported goods, respectively from the U.S.

The bill easily passed through the Senate by a vote of 90-10, with support from the two Texas senators marking a rare occasion where support in the state on a major piece of legislation was unanimous. Trump has already signed off on a preliminary trade deal with China calling for Beijing to increase imports of U.S. manufacturing, energy, and farm goods by $200 billion over the next two years. 

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