[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 90 (Thursday, May 23, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                MEXICO'S CONTINUED HARASSMENT OF VULCAN

  (Mr. CARL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to share my displeasure with the 
Mexican Government.
  We have an Alabama-based company, Vulcan Materials, which has faced 
continuous harassment and intimidation from the Mexican Government 
since Mexico illegally invaded and shut down their operations 2 years 
ago.
  The President of Mexico has unlawfully seized Vulcan's port, 
undermining trust in Mexico's commitment to foreign trade agreements.
  If this is the way Mexico wants to do business with us, we should 
look long and hard at all our business dealings with them.
  This jeopardizes the relationship when we should be prioritizing our 
strength in the Western Hemisphere and reducing our dependence on 
China.
  I am working with the House Appropriations Committee to warn Mexico 
that if they continue ignoring the rule of law, then they will face 
consequences. Upholding the rule of law is essential for effective 
trade agreements. Violators, including Mexico, will be held 
accountable. We will investigate and potentially sanction any private 
citizens involved in this illegal scheme to prevent Vulcan from 
profiting from their land that was stolen.

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