OOIDA stooge Peter DeFazio wants to renegotiate NAFTA, but only for Mexican trucks

On 03.11.10, In American Politics, Cross Border Program, Homeland Stupidity, NAFTA, Trucking Opinions, By PMC

Mexican trucksOn the first anniversary of the shutdown of the Cross Border Trucking program with Mexico, the job losses are mounting for American workers as American business’s continue to lose market share from the LEGAL tariff’s Mexico instituted in retaliation for our failure to comply with our obligations under NAFTA.

57 members of Congress in addition to more than 1400 trade groups have called on President Obama, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and US Trade Representative Ron Kirk to get the issue settled.

Secretary LaHood stated in a recent interview that they were close to a resolution to the issue.

The tariff’s, the job losses and loss of market share are the fault of people like Teamsters President James Hoffa, OOIDA mouthpiece Todd Spencer and their stooges in Congress such as Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, and James Oberstar of Minnesota, who has strangely, stayed silent during this latest round of debate.

Realizing the very real possibility of the border being open to Mexican trucks who have proven to be safe and compliant with US laws and regulations, Peter DeFazio is preparing a letter for fellow congressmen demanding a renegotiation of Article 1202 of NAFTA, National Treatment of Cross-Border Trade in Services.

The purpose is to forbid Mexican trucks from access to the US and theoretically, remove the legal tariff’s which aare causing so much concern.

The letter, which was sent to OOIDA for their approval, states in part;

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Resolution to Mexican Truck issue may be near

On 03.04.10, In Cross Border Program, FMCSA, General, NAFTA, By PMC
DOT Secretary Ray LaHood

Responding to a question by Senate Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Chairman Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., who asked for an update on the Mexico truck program, LaHood said "We are finalizing a plan. The reason it is taking so long is there's a lot of moving parts.

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said this morning that the DOT was close to coming up with a proposal to allow Mexican trucks access to the United States, under the rules of NAFTA.

LaHood was testifying at a hearing about the 2011 DOT budget before the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development.

Responding to a question by subcommittee Chairman Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., who asked for an update on the Mexico truck program, LaHood said “We are finalizing a plan. The reason it is taking so long is there’s a lot of moving parts.”

On March 1, 56 lawmakers sent a letter to Kirk and LaHood urging the Obama administration to resolve the nearly year-long dispute that started when Congress killed the program in the 2009 appropriations bill.
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Three years later, the underlying cause to opposition of Mexican trucks is the same

On 03.01.10, In Cross Border Program, NAFTA, By PMC
Mexican Truck Fleet Nuevo Lared

Trucks such as these Mexican long haul rigs are as modern and safe as anything on US highways, driven by men highly skilled in their operation

As the opponents come out from under their rocks to oppose the Mexican trucks once again, and in their opposition, costing Americans tens of thousands of jobs, it’s interesting to go back three years and review the opinions of others interested in this issue.

The following, appeared in the NEW STANDARD on March 28,2007, and the writers reasoning then resonates just as much in the renewed debate. After all, nothing is being said about the Canadians running amok in the US, breaking our cabotage rules, many who speak little or no English, and many from Muslim countries who are avowed enemies of the United States.

Michelle Chen writes:

Labor and public-interest groups are arguing that permitting Mexican truckers to drive US roads under NAFTA raises safety concerns. But the facts suggest otherwise, and some activists see a deeper problem.
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You Lie Jim!!! OOIDA President Jim Johnston opines

On 02.25.10, In Cross Border Program, NAFTA, Nafta Op, By PMC

Mexican W900

Opponents of Mexican trucks want to ban Mexican trucks such as this one that they claim are dangerous, unsafe junk.

No, we’re not referring to (D-SC) Rep. Joe Wilson’s rude and insulting behavior during President Obama’s speech before a joint session of Congress.

Instead, we’re referring to the sophomoric letter to the US Trade Representatives office, by OOIDA President Jim Johnston on February 24.

Similar to the press release by OOIDA’s Norita Taylor that we commented on earlier, Johnston calls on U.S. trade rep to defend American jobs

Johnston made these claims:
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OOIDA resumes false claims about Mexican trucks in latest press release.

On 02.23.10, In Cross Border Program, NAFTA, Trucking Opinions, By PMC
Unsafe Mexican Truck? Not on your life!

This is one of the trucks OOIDA and other opponents claim is unsafe and continue to try to keep off US highways through campaigns of misinformation and preying on the prejudice and fears of it's members and the public. Most that would see this rig on US highways, or the one parked on the shoulder, would not know it was a Mexican carrier.

It only took the mention of resuming talks on allowing Mexican trucks into the United States, as we’re obligated to do under the NAFTA treaty for OOIDA to begin another campaign of misinformation and preying upon the fears and prejudices of their members and the general public.

Today, they issued a press release inappropriately titled, “The U.S. must challenge Mexico’s tariff bullying
Highway safety and security must trump free trade ideology“

I say inappropriate because of the title and the message being sent. We should be challenges those who put protectionism and their own self interests ahead of the US complying with their obligations and keeping their word.
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