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The Consulate General of Canada, the Consulate General of Mexico, and the U.S. Department of Commerce in collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the New Jersey District Export Council invite you to a virtual event about the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to mark its recent implementation. Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11 A.M.-12 P.M. RSVP required – rsvp.ny@international.gc.ca. Participation information will be emailed to registrants shortly before the event. The discussion will review what the USMCA means for you and your businesses, the opportunities USMCA offers, the key differences between NAFTA and USMCA that U.S. firms should understand, and what the benefits of USMCA are for New Jersey exporters. Speakers • Khawar Nasim, Acting Consul General, Consulate General of Canada, New York • Jorge Islas López, Consul General of Mexico in New York • Kyle Wells, Canada Desk Officer, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce • Richard Kasmin, Chief Economist, New Jersey Economic Development Authority • Susan Widmer, Executive Secretary, New Jersey District Export Council and Director, U.S. Commercial Service, Northern New Jersey • Sara Cadeddu, Senior International Trade and Investment Analyst, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (moderator)