119-hconres25

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 25 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. CON. RES. 25

 Expressing the sense of Congress that Trump administration tariffs on 
 Mexico and Canada are in violation of the United States of America-
 Mexico-Canada Agreement.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 April 1, 2025

 Mr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Stanton, Mr. Kennedy of New York, Mr. 
Quigley, Mr. Liccardo, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas, Mr. 
 Gray, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. McGovern, and Ms. McCollum) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
 Ways and Means

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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 Expressing the sense of Congress that Trump administration tariffs on 
 Mexico and Canada are in violation of the United States of America-
 Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Whereas the United States, Mexico, and Canada entered into the North American 
 Free-Trade Agreement

    (NAFTA) on January 1, 1994, creating a free trade 
 zone in North America;
Whereas NAFTA established the largest free trade area resulting in economic 
 growth and prosperity in North America;
Whereas the United States of America-Mexico-Canada Agreement

    (USMCA) was signed 
 into law on January 29, 2020;
Whereas President Donald J. Trump stated on January 29, 2020, that ``The USMCA 
 is the largest, most significant, modern, and balanced trade agreement 
 in history. All of our countries will benefit greatly.'';
Whereas USMCA highlights include creating a more level playing field, 
 strengthening food and agriculture trade in North America, supporting a 
 21st century economy, and protecting and enhancing digital trade;
Whereas trade between the United States and Canada has resulted in an estimated 
 $762,100,000,000;
Whereas trade between the United States and Mexico has resulted in an estimated 
 $839,900,000,000;
Whereas the USMCA supports over 17,000,000 jobs;
Whereas the unclear tariff policies of the Trump administration cause 
 uncertainty and create chaos for consumers and the business community, 
 harming the United States economy;
Whereas President Donald J. Trump announced on February 1, 2025, that 25-percent 
 tariffs will be added on imports from Canada and Mexico which are set 
 for April 2, 2025;
Whereas 25-percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico threaten to undermine the USMCA; 
 and
Whereas 25-percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico undermine free and fair trade 
 and are in violation of the agreement: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That--

    (1) it is the sense of Congress that Trump administration 
 tariffs on Mexico and Canada are in violation of the United 
 States of America-Mexico-Canada Agreement

    (USMCA) ; and

    (2) Congress recognizes strong support--
        (A) amongst the various sectors who recognize the 
 vital importance of the USMCA;
        (B) for the elimination of longstanding unwarranted 
 nontariff trade barriers through an effective and 
 efficient dispute settlement process; and
            (C) for the 2026 review process to move forward.
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