Gary Shapiro: New trade pact with Canada and Mexico deserves quick congressional approval

Uncertainty within the market is why some farmers in Nebraska are urging Congress to pass the proposed trade deal known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Congress is back, and while our leaders have a busy session ahead, they should prioritize passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) – the new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Updates to NAFTA are overdue. The original agreement went into effect in 1994 – well before digital tools that shape how we shop, how we play and how we do business existed. Consumers expect to connect with content from anywhere in the globe in a matter of seconds, and companies expect to be able to reach across borders and manage supply chains with the touch of a button.