India, Jan. 17 -- The Senate overwhelmingly passed with bi-partisan support a new North American trade deal in what is seen as a major victory for President Donald Trump, who made replacing NAFTA one of his key campaign promises.

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or the USMCA, was passed in the Upper House by a vote of 89-10 Thursday.

The deal was passed by the House Of Representatives last month by a 385-41 vote after some changes that the Democrats proposed were accepted by the Trump administration.

Democrats claimed changes to the agreement will bolster America's economy, support workers, protect the environment, and improve access to affordable prescription drugs. The U.S. ratification of the tri-lateral agreement will be ...