Published: March 10, 2010
CEA Urges Reauthorization of U.S.-Mexico Trucking Program
ARLINGTON, Va. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today urged
Congress to reauthorize an agreement allowing Mexican long-haul trucks
to enter the United States for purposes of international trade. A year
ago today, Congress voted to cancel funding for the NAFTA cross-border
trucking program set up under the Bush administration despite its
measurable success. As a result of Congress terminating the trade
program, the Mexican government has imposed tariffs on U.S.-produced
goods totaling $2.4 billion.
"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."
About CEA:
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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Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
Meghan Henning,
703-907-7654
mhenning@CE.org
www.CE.org
or
Colleen
Lerro, 703-907-7080
clerro@CE.org
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