democrats are in the process of working with us trade representative robert lighthizer on a revised version that would allow the united states to challenge mexican labor practices, specifically cross-border inspections of mexican factories, negotiations are sporadic and behind closed doors. a spokesman for nancy pelosi told fox news, quote, is the president will knows the speaker has been working diligently with his trade representative to advance to yes on the mca. the president s desperate attack aside this issue is totally separate from the ongoing impeachment inquiry. we are close but the next steps which are enforcement in writing are big hurdles. mexican president sent a letter to pelosi asking her about the holder, the timeline for passing the usmc is not quite clear. democrat and republicans are wrapped up in impeachment on the
hill so usmc a happening before january 1st is likely. pelosi is said to be under pressure from moderate democrats in swing districts. also sitting on her desk, a prolabor bill called protecting the right to organize act being touted as the most comprehensive labor bill in decades. the usmc 8 was signed last year but needs legislative approval and the new canadian parliament begins tomorrow. shannon: thank you. my next guest is the usmc a is essential to the future of america and it will protect workers rights on both sides of the border. joining me now, republican greg abbott, good to have you with us tonight. there s a lot of debate about getting this thing done whether it is held up on political grounds or there is still work to be done on the agreement. forbes.com has a contributor peace, what is the big rush? from an economics perspective there is no reason to rush,