David M. Fink, president, Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.

Trade Agreement Provides Firm Foundation and Benefits for American Manufacturers and Workers

IRVING, Texas - May 19, 2026 - As the United States, Mexico, and Canada approach the deadline for their joint review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today reaffirmed its strong support for maintaining it.  Originally signed in July 2020 to replace NAFTA, it serves as a foundation for balanced, predictable trade across North America.  The agreement is set to expire on July 1, 2036, unless all three nations agree to extend it.  A mandatory joint review with a July 1, 2026 deadline will determine if the agreement is renewed for another 16 years, enters annual reviews, or faces termination.

Public comments submitted to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) by PPI emphasized that USMCA continues to deliver meaningful benefits for all American manufacturers and workers by supporting stable supply chains, providing investment certainty for companies operating across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and long‑term industrial growth.

“We strongly support maintaining USMCA as the foundation for balanced, predictable trade across the United States, Mexico, and Canada,” stated PPI President David M. Fink.

“USMCA has provided the certainty manufacturers need to invest, expand operations, and support jobs here in the United States.  As the three governments complete the Joint Review process, it is important to preserve the framework that has enabled these investments and strengthened North American competitiveness.

“We also can’t emphasize enough the importance of a stable investment environment that USMCA provides for consistent access to North American markets, which enables long-term planning and capital investment that supports sustainable infrastructure growth.

“USMCA has provided the stability manufacturers need to invest, plan, and grow across North America,” Fink added. “We look forward to continued collaboration with USTR to advance shared goals of sustainable development, competitiveness, and innovation across the region.”

The Plastics Pipe Institute is the major North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry and supports policies that promote fair trade, resilient supply chains, and long‑term infrastructure investment.

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About PPI:
The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) is the major North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry and is dedicated to promoting plastic as the materials of choice for pipe and conduit applications.  PPI is the premier technical, engineering and industry knowledge resource publishing data for use in the development and design of plastic pipe and conduit systems.  Additionally, PPI collaborates with industry organizations that set standards for manufacturing practices and installation methods.