DelBene Blasts Trump for Not Renewing His Own Signature Trade Deal: Gravely Misguided

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump deciding not to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

"USMCA was the one major trade success from Trump's first term. It was a real, enforceable trade agreement that addressed issues in NAFTA and supported American workers, manufacturers, and consumers. The deal was passed through Congress with bipartisan support and created a stable economic partnership in North America, unlike the reckless, illegal tariffs the administration has pursued since retaking office.

"Washington has particularly benefited from this agreement and is one of the states with the most to lose by withdrawing. Washington exported over $11 billion to Mexico and Canada last year. Our farmers, producers, and manufacturers need the predictability this agreement provides to stay in business and plan future investments.

"There are ways to improve USMCA without ripping up the agreement. The decision to withdraw from it will harm our already war- and tariff-ravaged economy, threaten jobs, and increase costs on businesses and families. This is a gravely misguided step by the president."