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This resolution affirms Michigan's commitment to maintaining strong and fair trade relationships with North American partners, particularly Canada and Mexico, by urging the federal government to carefully consider economic impacts before implementing trade policies. The resolution highlights Michigan's economic dependence on these trading relationships, noting that Canada and Mexico are critical export markets for the state's agricultural and manufacturing sectors, with nearly $55 billion in goods transferring between Michigan and Ontario annually. It emphasizes the importance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, signed in 2020, and warns against potential negative consequences of imposing tariffs, such as disrupting exports, raising business costs, and creating economic uncertainty. The resolution specifically calls on the federal government to pursue foreign policy interests that support American economic interests, and requests that copies of the resolution be sent to key federal officials, including the President, Trade Representative, and relevant Cabinet secretaries, as well as Michigan's congressional delegation.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0034