Committees began voting on policy resolutions, including on immigration enforcement, affordable housing, public safety, AI. Eleven cities were recognized for sustainability initiatives. Tampa, FL – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) opened its 93rd Annual Meeting with a bipartisan group of more than 170 mayors gathering in Tampa, Florida. Here, they celebrated the strength
Mayors continue to urge Congress to act to restore free and fair trade Washington, D.C.— This week, the Senate will consider S.J. Res 49, a bipartisan resolution to end the national emergency President Trump declared to impose new tariffs on all imported goods. Since this trade war began, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and its
Washington, DC — On April 2, President Donald Trump announced an across-the-board 10% new baseline tariff rate on imports as well as additional reciprocal tariffs on imports from dozens of trading partners. President Trump partially reversed this decision on Wednesday, limiting tariffs to 10% on all nations, except for China which now has a tariff of
Mayors continue their vocal support for free and fair trade Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, the Senate passed S.J. Res. 37, a resolution to end the national emergency declared to impose tariffs on goods imported from Canada. Earlier this week, on behalf of the nation’s mayors, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran sent
Mayors call for free and fair trade policy to lower costs for families and businesses Washington, D.C.— Today, President Donald Trump announced new sweeping tariffs on imported goods from dozens of countries. America’s mayors have voiced their concern about the economic impact such tariffs will have on local communities. Last week, mayors from the U.S.
Washington, D.C. — Today, mayors and local officials from the United States, Mexico, and Canada issued a joint statement in support of North American trade at the conclusion of a trilateral summit in Washington D.C. Representatives of a multiparty group of mayors and other local officials representing cities and municipalities from the three nations are
March 28, 2025 | The Mayflower Hotel| Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. – The U.S Conference of Mayors (USCM) will host a summit on North American trade alongside mayors from Canada and Mexico in Washington, D.C. on Friday, March 28, 2025. Led by USCM President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther, the event will bring together bipartisan mayors from across the country, as
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) on the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “Today, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement goes into effect replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement. The U.S. Conference of Mayors applauds this important milestone and the
Passage of Legislation will Help Cities Grow Their Economies & Increase Jobs Washington, DC—Below is a statement from Bryan K. Barnett, President of the United States Conference of Mayors and Mayor of Rochester Hills (MI) on today’s passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in the U.S. House of Representatives: “The nation’s mayors applaud the
At U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting, Mayors Push Solutions for the Biggest Challenges Facing the Country Honolulu (HI) — This weekend in Honolulu, Hawaii, the United States Conference of Mayors gathered for its 87th Annual Meeting. After four days of conversation and idea sharing, the Annual Meeting culminates with debate and adoption of a
Across the country, mayors tackle the greatest challenges facing our nation every day. At the United States Conference of Mayors’ 87th Annual Meeting this week in Honolulu, they’ll meet to discuss those challenges, including trade and the continued crisis at the border. Mayors will debate key resolutions related to our country’s relationships with our neighbors,
Mayors from across the United States and Canada are joining their colleagues in Mexico this weekend for a first of its kind summit of North American Mayors. More than 100 mayors from all three nations have come together to address the shared challenges that come with running cities in an increasingly global environment. Adding to
