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CEA Urges Reauthorization of U.S.-Mexico Trucking Program

"We implore U.S. lawmakers to end the dispute with Mexico that is placing a $2.4 billion economic burden on American businesses - particularly smaller and medium-sized firms that cannot afford to pay the high tariffs imposed by Mexico," said CEA President and CEO, Gary Shapiro. "This cycle of protectionism and retaliation, which includes failure to pass pending free trade agreements, hurts the U.S. economy at a time when Congress and the White House should be opening new markets for U.S. exports, not shutting them down."

U.S. industries hurt by the tariff dispute range from manufacturers and agricultural producers to cosmetic and consumer electronics companies. Trade between the United States and Mexico in 2008, before the trucking program ban went into place, totaled $368 billion.

Shapiro added: "In the middle of the worst economy in decades, American workers are unable to sell products in Mexico due to retaliatory sanctions. Congress needs to re-open our borders for business."

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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $165 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

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