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Canadian Consul General of Los Angeles Zaib Shaikh during an interview with Arizona 360 on July 8, 2020.

Canadian consul general discusses USMCA’s impact on Arizona-Canada relations

The new trade deal went into effect this month and replaces the 26-year-old NAFTA.

Audit looks at ICE unit that targets money laundering

The audit says trade-based money laundering runs on increasingly complex schemes that are are national security threats.
In the 1990s, small, independent antique shops began to fold and dealers relocated into large antique malls. Midtown Antiques in Stillwater, Minnesota is likely the largest in the upper Midwest.

"Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson shares an open love letter to all women, everywhere; and how UA scientists are understanding climate change through research in the Southern Ocean.
The Bacanora Museum in the town after which the agave spirit is named, in Sonora, Mexico.

Agave liquor Bacanora gains protected status in EU

Industry proponents say the recognition could up the appeal and value of Sonora's regional spirit.
Tomatoes on their way north across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Nogales gets ready for stepped-up tomato inspections

The inspections are part of the new tomato suspension agreement, which sets floor prices for Mexican imports among other things.
Trucks wait in line to cross into the United States via Nogales, while a sign reading "Bienvenidos a México" welcomes those crossing into Mexico.

Amid impeachment din, Senate approves USMCA by wide margin

Both of Arizona's senators supported the revised North American trade deal.
U.S. and Mexico flags.

After signing ceremony, Mexican negotiator raises USMCA issues

Jesús Seade said he wasn't informed about possible labor attachés, though Mexico said ratification isn't compromised.
Tucson Local Media’s Jim Nintzel and the Green Valley News/Sahuarita Sun’s Dan Shearer sit for an interview with Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera on December 12, 2019

Journalists roundtable: USMCA & 2020 Outlook

The panel also discusses political news in Southern Arizona.
Fresh tomatoes.

USDA implementing restrictions to prevent tomato virus introduction to US

The disease does not pose any risk to people or animals, an industry leader said.
Tomatoes on their way north across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Restarted Mexican tomato investigation makes final duty determination

The Department of Commerce determined that Mexican tomatoes are likely to be sold for less than fair value.
Martha McSally, November 2018.

McSally pushing North American trade deal

Senate Republicans claim the House is delaying a vote on the USMCA.
Workers sort through tomatoes at a packing plant in southern Sonora, Mexico.

Florida tomato growers reignite anti-dumping battle with Mexican producers

The Florida growers are pushing to resume an investigation despite a hard-fought agreement between Mexican growers and the USDA.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador at one of his press conferences at Mexico's National Palace in Mexico City.

Mexican president cautions against politicizing USMCA trade deal

Legislators in Mexico ratified the agreement in June. Lawmakers in Canada and the U.S. have not.
A semi passes through the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales.

How are NAFTA and the USMCA different?

An explanation from from the UA School of Government and Public Policy's Jeff Kucik.
Vice President Mike Pence visited Caterpillar in Green Valley to push for passage of the USMCA. October 3, 2019

Pence pushes new NAFTA in Green Valley

In a visit Thursday, the Vice President urged locals to push for passage of the USMCA agreement.
From left, trade representative in Mexico City José Andrés García, Arizona Trade and Investment Office in Mexico director Natalia Pérez and Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Glenn Hamer at an American Society of Mexico event.

Arizona Chamber President: USMCA will pass regardless of possible impeachment

The business group leader expects the new North American trade agreement to be ratified despite an inquiry into the president.

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