Congress “ought to take action early this fall” on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) so the trade pact can take effect before the end of the year, said Senate Finance Chairman Charles Grassley this week. Grassley told reporters that U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer expects to reach agreement this month with House Democrats on modification of USMCA, opening the door to a vote. “Lighthizer figures this is all going to be done in negotiations during September,” said Grassley. “I’m convinced it will pass” once a House vote is called, he said. (Successful Farming)