by Kevin Zimmermann
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI (WHBL) – Wedndsday’s signing into law of the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement was met with widespread praise locally. Congressman Glenn Grothman of Glenbeulah said, “The USMCA is the 21st century solution we need to promote free trade, economic growth and continued cooperation between the United States, Mexico and Canada,” noting that: “Wisconsin’s manufacturers, our world-famous dairy industry, and our entire agriculture sector, will benefit from the USMCA trade agreement.
Cedar Grove dairy farmer and President of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Brody Stapel called the agreement “a tremendous victory for America’s dairy farmers…The outlook is far brighter today for farmers’ businesses, families and employees, and our rural communities because of this historic agreement…We have reason to celebrate.”
And Amy Penterman, Vice President of the Dairy Business Association called it a vital deal that will bring broad benefits in the long term for the dairy community, saying “The president and Congress, including nearly all of our delegation here in Wisconsin, deserve congratulations for working so hard on this vital agreement.”
