Yesterday, the USMCA (United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement) was passed by the Senate with strong bipartisan support. The deal will now be sent to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law, which should take place next week.
Now, the only party left to ratify the agreement is Canada, as Mexico has already passed it. Canada is expected to vote on the agreement in late January.
WSSA’s Managing Director, Alison Leavitt, has provided her expertise on the global shipping industry in the Journal of Commerce Annual Review & Outlook. Check out her contribution at the link below!
Read Alison’s analysis on key progressions within the shipping industry, and discover what is in store for 2020!
WSSA participated with other industry associations to supply comments and data to the USTR in regards to the impact of additional items or increased duty level on the alcoholic
Unfortunately, there appears to be no end in sight for the strikes and disruptions in France.
We are pleased to announce that the President did sign the Continuing Resolution funding the government and inclusion of various tax extenders, including CBMA.