In this month's government affairs update, the U.S. Senate is expected to ratify USMCA this week; President Trump is expected to sign a phase one trade agreement with China; and OSHA publishes minor corrections to safety standards. 

In this month's government update, President Trump reinstates steel and aluminum tariffs on Argentina and Brazil; congressional appropriators are optimistic about spending negotiations; and the Trump administration and Democrats grow closes to a USMCA agreement. 

In this month's government update, Congress is pessimistic on passing tax extenders by the end of 2019; the House will vote on short-term legislation to fund the government; and trade negotiations with China remain uncertain. 

In this month's government update, the BSCAI Grass Roots Action Center launches, the U.S. Department of Labor releases a new overtime rule, and the U.S. calls off a rate increase on Chinese tariffs. 

President Trump delays tariff rate increase on Chinese imports, Congress likely to pass short-term continuing resolution to fund the government and more.