March 18, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 52 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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                              CORONAVIRUS

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, the Trump administration wants the 
U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement to enter into force by June 1. I am eager, 
as well, for that to happen, but we must first ensure that Canada and 
Mexico are complying with their commitments under that agreement.
  I am especially concerned that the June 1 date presents unique 
challenges for the U.S. oil industry, when it is already facing 
significant supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19.
  As we learned in 2009, the health of the auto industry is critical to 
the health of the entire American economy. I urge the administration to 
take very seriously the concerns expressed by the highest level of the 
auto industry to ensure a reasonable timeline for entry into force of 
the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement auto regulations.
  It would be prudent right now to let these companies focus instead on 
the health of their workforce and supply chains
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
order for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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