Speech #1010250269

In May 1988. the Department of Labor issued a report that found that maqullas are a plus for the economies of the United States and Mexico and that an elimination of the program would damage the United States economy by causing an increase In United States imports from other countries. Increased United States prices. and reduce United States employment. We would lose jobs and productivity. If the maquiladora industry disappeared. we would see a dramatic increase In illegal immigration to the United States. The maquilas and more free trade with Mexico will create jobs In Mexico. This will allow Mexican workers to stay In their nation and build an economically and politically healthy neighbor for the United States.