In a letter led by Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), members of the House Agriculture Committee urged the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and USDA to listen to agricultural stakeholders and bipartisan lawmakers on the importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

The letter follows President Trump’s decision not to renew the trade agreement, which fosters billions of dollars in agricultural trade between the United States and its North American neighbors.

The lawmakers write: “USMCA provides markets and opportunities for U.S. agriculture, contributing to increased exports, stability and jobs. Since USMCA was enacted in 2020, Mexico and Canada have collectively scaled up imports of U.S. agricultural goods by $20 billion, totaling $60 billion in 2024. Economic models show that in 2024 alone, agricultural and seafood exports to Canada and Mexico generated $149 billion in total economic contribution to the U.S. economy, supporting nearly half a million American jobs and generating $36 billion in wages.” 

The letter writers continue: “Unfortunately, the president has made it clear that American jobs and the cost of living are not this administration’s priority. In the past month he has said that he ‘loves inflation’ and doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation.’ While the president may have enriched himself and his family enough to be unconcerned with everyday Americans, we have not. This committee understands the importance of North American trade and how dependent our farmers are on continuing USMCA.”

Read the letter here.