Trade deal called a big win for US farmers
29 Jan 2020
LUMBERTON — Robeson County’s economic development point man believes the county will benefit from the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement that President Donald Trump signed into law.
“I really do. Over time this will be beneficial,” said Channing Jones, Economic Development executive director.
The deal is advantageous for United States companies when dealing with Mexico and Canada, he said. It is a good deal for Robeson County’s farmers.
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