Senator Catherine Cortez Masto has garnered support from U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for her initiative to establish a Canada-Mexico working group aimed at enhancing trade and tourism. This comes in light of declining visitor numbers in Las Vegas, where tourism has seen a notable downturn.
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto from Nevada has successfully secured a commitment from U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to back her proposed legislation aimed at forming a working group between Canada and Mexico. This initiative is designed to bolster trade and tourism, which have seen significant challenges recently.
The commitment from Greer came during a Senate Finance Committee hearing, where Cortez Masto highlighted the troubling decline in visitation to Las Vegas. She pointed out that the tourism sector, a crucial part of the economy, is facing unprecedented difficulties.
“Last year marked the first time in decades that the U.S. faced a trade deficit in our most significant service export, which is tourism,” she stated. “After enjoying a trade surplus in travel in 2024, we unfortunately saw a $14 billion trade deficit in 2025. This trend is evident nationwide.”
The implications of this downturn are far-reaching. With tourism being a vital economic driver, a sustained decline could impact jobs, local businesses, and overall economic growth. Cortez Masto’s efforts to create a collaborative framework with Canada and Mexico may provide a strategic avenue to reverse these trends.
As discussions progress, the focus will remain on how best to capitalize on the tourism potential that exists within North America. Both Canada and Mexico present valuable opportunities for increased visitor exchange, something that could significantly benefit Las Vegas and similar tourist destinations.
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