The calls to pass U.S. Mexico Canada Trade Agreement continue, despite the buzz of an impeachment inquiry.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the two subjects have nothing to do with each other. She says the chamber is “awaiting the language on enforceability” adding that move is up to the President.
In response, President Donald Trump calls the Democrat’s efforts to address high drug prices in the trade deal “political cover.” According to Politico, the administration is pushing for major progress when lawmakers return on October 14th and want to introduce implementing legislation by the end of the month.
Farm lender, Cobank, predicts it won’t be ratified until at least 2021.
