Rep. Sewell advocates for Alabama’s trade interests in House subcommittee
Sewell raised concern about Alabama’s trade stability during a Trade Subcommittee meeting on Tuesday.
USMCA
Sens. Britt, Tuberville introduce resolution against the Biden trade negotiations
The resolution comes as the Biden administration sought to reinterpret the USMCA with Mexico and Canada.
January 20, 2025
Mexico seizes Vulcan Materials facility, prompting criticism from Britt
Sen. Katie Britt described the incident as a "militarized seizure."
New Ford Bronco will use newer, lighter steel made in Alabama at ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal is also in preliminary negotiations with Ford on supplying the steel for other vehicles.
Secretaries of State share joint statement on importance of USMCA launch
Following the completion of the necessary measures to comply with commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the Agreement officially enters into force today, July 1, 2020. As Secretaries of State who oversee the business filings process in the respective states of Alabama, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas, and Wyoming, Secretaries John … Continued
July 2, 2020
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When I was growing up in Haleyville, I can remember people in July and August saying, “it’s hotter’n blue blazes outside.” Well, you could certainly describe America and Alabama’s current economic boom as being “hotter’n blue blazes.” Alabama’s economy is scorching hot, with the lowest unemployment numbers in our state’s history. One county economic development … Continued
U.S. economy adds 225,000 jobs in January
Many economists had been expecting an economic slowdown in 2020 after an extremely prosperous 2019. January, however, vastly exceeded expectations. The U.S. added 225,000 jobs in January. Trade tensions were greatly eased after President Donald J. Trump (R) formally signed the United States Mexico Trade Agreement (USMCA) into law and reached a Phase One trade … Continued
Aderholt: Impeachment shows Democrats have “no ideas for improving the nation”
Monday, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said in an email to constituents that Democrats have nothing to show for their first year in the majority. “Democrats have now entered their second year of controlling the House and they still have nothing to show for it,” Aderholt said. “They spent the first year trying to find ways … Continued
Rogers: USMCA is a “huge win for our country”
Wednesday, Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, said that President Donald J. Trump’s (R) signing of the United States Mexica Canada (USMCA) trade agreement is a huge win for our country.” “I was thrilled today to see President Trump keep a promise to the American people,” Rogers said. “The USMCA will create jobs and help small businesses … Continued
Byrne: Alabama’s economy will take off with signing of USMCA
Wednesday, President Donald J. Trump (R) signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) into law. U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said that the signing of the USMCA is a “cause for celebration” and that the “Alabama economy is primed to explode.” “Alabamians have cause for celebration with the passage of a new trade deal … Continued