The head of America's largest labor organization laughed at President Trump's claim that unions love the new North American trade pact
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said unions are supportive of the new North American trade pact, as he ramps up his push for Congress to approve the deal this summer. But the head of America's largest labor organization thinks Trump's claim is laughable.
And while ratification of the USMCA is Trump's top legislative priority this year, getting the deal approved in the Democrat-controlled House could hinge on the administration's ability to address the shared concerns of House Democrats and organized labor, such as securing changes to bolster enforcement of the pact.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democrats have made clear that the administration must make changes to the deal’s provisions on enforcement, labor, the environment and drug pricing before a final vote can be held. Last week, Pelosinine House Democrats to four committees that will negotiate proposed changes on those topics with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.
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