The USMCA is a new trade pact among the United States, Mexico and Canada, intended as a stronger and modernized replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA): "I am excited to hear news of this
US-Mexico-Canada agreement. NAFTA has been good for agriculture, but a modernized agreement could provide better gains for Iowa farmers. Strengthening trade with Canada & Mexico provides more certainty to our Iowa farmers and the agribusinesses sector."
Source: White House press release in 2018 Iowa Governor's race
, Oct 2, 2018
Nobody wins in a trade war
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell said Reynolds has been "toeing the party line" in the trade dispute.
Reynolds issued a statement after meeting with President Trump during a visit to Iowa, saying the president's visit gave her an
opportunity to "voice the concerns and feedback I'm hearing from Iowa farmers." The governor said she implored Trump to allow year-round sales of E-15 ethanol-blended gasoline and resolve the trade issue that is hurting Iowa farmers.
"Our farmers will
continue to do what they do best, and that's produce. By opening & expanding new markets and supporting year-round ethanol, Iowa farmers will continue to feed and fuel the world. I will always fight for our farmers and make sure their voices are heard,"
Reynolds said.
In response to Hubbell's remarks, Reynolds said: "Nobody wins in a trade war, and the administration knows where we stand. I am meeting with farmers regularly and they know I am fighting for them and have been for years.