[Breaking News] White House and Mexican Embassey reponse to vote on HR-6630

[Breaking News] White House and Mexican Embassey reponse to vote on HR-6630

Posted on Sep 9, 2008 in Cross Border Program by PMC Comments Off

The Mexican Embassy in Washington DC just released a statement concerning the vote on HR-6630 to put an end to the Mexican Cross Border Pilot Program. The statement reflects my earlier opinion about the fallout from the action by the House of Representatives.

The Mexican Embassy said.

“The Government of Mexico is “deeply concerned” about the House vote and welcomes the administration’s intention to veto the measure.

“Mexico has fulfilled its NAFTA obligations and expects the U.S. do the same. Should the bill be enacted into law, the government of Mexico will consider taking all the appropriate actions, including remedies or countermeasures under the North American Free Trade Agreement,”

As well they should and they have every right to do so.

The White House, in a statement earlier in the day warning that senior advisers would recommend a veto, said U.S. and Mexican officials had “effectively addressed” any safety concerns. The White House also said terminating the program would damage trade with Mexico as well as hurt U.S. trucking firms participating in the program.

Tags: HR6630, Mexican Embassy, Mexican trucks