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U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, MI-02, applauded the announcement Friday of a U.S.-Canada shared plan for security and competitiveness. The declaration outlines how the two governments will work together to help identify threats earlier, facilitate borders and trade more efficiently, and work to synchronize trusted traveler and trusted trader programs.
“This plan is critical to help protect commerce and tourism in the largest trading relationship in the world. It will help streamline and synchronize security and threat-monitoring efforts, crucial for many Michigan-based companies who trade with Canada and need a safe and fast border process to keep trade flowing. We need to have a unified security system that will help monitor the porous border between our countries, and help better protect both. This plan is another crucial step in the cooperation between our two countries to see continued, secure economic growth and success,” Huizenga said.
The Declaration also outlines plans to work to establish a path building on existing bilateral law enforcement programs, integrated-cross border law enforcement operations, and working together to prevent, and promote quick recovery from, physical and cyber disruptions.
The U.S.-Canadian trading relationship is the largest in the world, and Michigan is Canada's largest trading partner out of the 50 states.
Huizenga has long been a leader on Canadian-American issues and will continue to be heavily involved throughout the 112th Congress.

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