Posted on 12/01/2007 9:05:16 AM PST by yorkie
Economic retaliation from Mexico is a real threat if U.S. lawmakers repeal a provision that allows Mexican truckers access to the U.S. interior, according to former U.S. Rep. Jim Kolbe.
"If Congress succeeds in blocking (the program) I believe Mexico could retaliate, as they are entitled to do," the Arizona Republican told members of the Southern Arizona Logistics Education Organization in Tucson on Thursday.
Kolbe, who retired at the beginning of the year after 11 terms in Congress, is the new chairman of the Canamex Corridor Task Force and part of a three-member committee appointed to monitor the cross-border truck program, which has faced strong opposition from some trucking union members and politicians.
He warned that if our southern neighbors "lose patience," U.S. companies could face higher tariffs on trade entering Mexico.
"It's not an idle threat," Kolbe said. "And it sends a bad message to Mexico and Latin America about how seriously we take our obligations."
The trucking program, a provision of the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement, began in September. Before that, Mexican trucks were restricted to driving within a commercial border zone.
Attempts by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to block the entry of Mexican trucks into the U.S. failed. The Senate then approved a proposal prohibiting the Transportation Department from spending money on the program, but it continues while Congress debates a larger transportation bill that contains the provision.
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Ahhhh.
The old Saudi "You gotta be nice to us no matter what" argument?
There is a limit to that, without any doubt whatsoever.
Oh darn, maybe Mexico will close the border in retaliation...
We can only hope.
No, he was always for sell to the highest bidder.
and his point is???????????????????????????
Yes, they can take their people back.
US exported about 135 Billion of goods to Mexico in last 12 months. Imported about 155 Billion. An all-out “close the borders” trade war, which some seem to be advocating, would hurt them worse than us, but the Americans who make that 135 billion of goods sure wouldn’t be happy.
Oh no, then who will do all the crimes Americans wont do?
Ouch. That would really hurt, considering that their economy is heavily dependent on remittances from Mexicans in the United States.
Americans will survive. At least those of us with some integrity will.
According to this table, of the top 15 exporters to the US, Mexico supplies 12.3% for Sept 2007.
Canada 21.3%
Saudi Arabia 13.5%
Venezuela 11.4%
Nigeria 10.2%.
Mexico is just a tad short of 40%...
Didn’t know they already had a route laid out through Arizona to Canada.
http://www.canamex.org/
I'm sure they would really appreciate Mexican drivers stealing their loads back into Canada, not having to follow all the rules and regulations, licencing fee's etc. while they run empty back to Canada.
I’m happy to see Canada at the top of that list.
I posted it because I think the public (and FReepers) should be aware of what our politicians are doing (and saying). Some will write letters, some will send faxes, some will call. But who knows? Maybe, just maybe - one of us could make a difference.
so, is like Kolbe afraid of Mexico?
You nailed it stop our money flow,our trucks are Not allowed in Mexico as it is now.
Regardless of which traitor openly supports it, i can only see it as yet one more GIFT FROM GWB.
“SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS” This is a sound of the brake airline with a big hole in it.
“EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERK!” This is the sound of a truck brakes locking up after losing air pressure. (Assuming all 10 brake pads are adjusted at the same distances from the drum.)
“BOOOM! Plop plop plop plop.......KABOOM!” This sound is a steering wheel blowing up cause the Mexican company put cheap retreads on the front wheels, then the driver lost steering control.
“zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz” Heres a sleepy Mexican at the wheel.
If we don't 'block' money transfers, why can't we MAJOR tax all monies being wired?
ping
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