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The Trade Guys

USMCA and Shipbuilding

Mar 25, 2024
Trade Guys discuss USMCA's Rapid Response Mechanism, steel tariffs, United Steel Workers petition on Chinese shipbuilding. Analyses include USMCA's impact on Mexican workers, surge in steel imports, complexities of rapid response mechanism, revitalization of US shipbuilding industry, and implications of Jones Act on trade and national security.
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  • USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism enforces worker rights complaints in Mexico, while discussions focus on potential steel surcharges to monitor exports.
  • United Steelworkers petition reveals challenges in US shipbuilding industry and emphasizes the importance of domestic policy changes to enhance competitiveness.

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USMCA's Effectiveness and Disputes

USMCA has proven effective with notable results in enforcing complaints about Mexican companies' treatment of workers. Despite ongoing issues like disputes over tomatoes and corn, the agreement maintains the essence of NAFTA and promotes trade integration between the US, Mexico, and Canada.

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