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Free trade with Mexico and Canada is critical for Arizona farmers, governor says
Hobbs said free trade supports Arizona farmers, while state officials weigh groundwater use and a pending USMCA review that could extend the pact to 2042.
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs supports extending the USMCA free-trade agreement with Mexico and Canada
Hobbs acknowledges the need to consider water usage for agricultural exports, including who benefits
Arizona’s water situation raises questions about growing water-intensive crops locally Gov. Katie Hobbs says an extension of the free-trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada is critical for Arizona’s agricultural econom…