Establishment of the Interagency Labor Committee for USMCA
May 1, 2020
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Apr 28, 2020
Published on: May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Apr 28, 2020
Published on: May 1, 2020
Summary
Creates a group from different government offices to watch and enforce labor rules agreed to by Canada and Mexico in the new trade deal.
What problem does this solve?
New labor rules in the USMCA trade deal need to be watched to make sure Canada and Mexico follow them. This order creates a special committee to monitor these rules and suggest action if they are broken.
What does this order do?
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Establishment of the interagency labor committee for monitoring and enforcement.
Creates a new labor committee
Establishes the Interagency Labor Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement to watch over the labor parts of the USMCA trade deal.
Defines committee leadership and members
Names the United States Trade Representative and the Secretary of Labor as co-chairs. Includes members from the Departments of State, Treasury, Agriculture, Commerce, Homeland Security, and USAID.
Sets decision-making rules
Requires the committee to try and make all decisions by consensus, which means no member objects to a proposed action.
Specifies funding sources
Requires each government agency on the committee to pay for its own costs. The Department of Labor will fund a required hotline.
Who does this affect?
- U.S. government agencies
- American workers
- Businesses involved in trade with Mexico and Canada
What is the real world impact?
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Ensures fair trade for American workers
Creates a watchdog group to make sure Mexico and Canada follow the labor rules in the USMCA. This helps prevent unfair competition and protects jobs in the United States.
When does this start?
This order went into effect when it was signed on April 28, 2020.