USHBC Backs Senator Gallego’s Push for USMCA Overhaul to Boost U.S. Manufacturing

Event summary

  • Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged President Trump and USTR Jamieson Greer to review USMCA to bolster U.S. manufacturing and border infrastructure.
  • USHBC CEO Javier Palomarez endorsed Gallego’s proposal, citing USMCA’s role in $2 trillion annual North American trade.
  • Gallego’s letter emphasized preventing Chinese exploitation of North American supply chains and improving labor standards.
  • USHBC highlighted the agreement’s importance for 4.5 million Hispanic-owned U.S. businesses.

The big picture

The push to revise USMCA reflects growing concerns over China’s influence in North American supply chains and the need to strengthen U.S. manufacturing. The agreement’s role in facilitating $2 trillion in annual trade underscores its critical importance for small businesses, particularly Hispanic-owned enterprises. The strategic review could reshape economic collaboration across the continent, with implications for labor standards, border infrastructure, and regional competitiveness.

What we're watching

Regulatory Dynamics
Whether the Trump administration will engage Canada and Mexico to renew USMCA without delay.
Economic Impact
How revised USMCA rules of origin could affect Chinese supply chain incursions and U.S. manufacturing reshoring.
Infrastructure Development
The pace at which border infrastructure modernization will proceed to support trade and local economies.