NE Chamber hosts digital USMCA Panel for Nebraska Manufacturers, Agriculture Producers and Businesses

Governor Pete Ricketts to kick off trade discussion
 
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Chamber is hosting Governor Pete Ricketts and officials from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Department of Commerce in a digital panel discussion on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) on Wednesday, June 24, 2 p.m. All Nebraska businesses, manufacturers and agriculture producers are invited to participate. Register in advance at nechamber.com.
 
On July 1, USMCA will officially replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as the underpinning of trade relationships for the three nations. Panelists will discuss the importance of North American trade relationships in Nebraska, as well as enhancements in USMCA that can benefit Nebraska businesses and agriculture producers. The agreement contains modernized provisions to address intellectual property, digital trade, agricultural markets and balanced manufacturing policy.
 
Panelists include:

• Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts;
• Canadian Consul General Ariel Delouya;
• Mexican Deputy Consul Ricardo Sanchez; and
• Kyle Wells, Canada Desk Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce.

 
The Nebraska Chamber is the largest, statewide business association and has proudly served as the voice of Nebraska’s business community since 1912.