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"I'm very optimistic because the president fully embraced it, the Army Corps of Engineers has demonstrated it for security and economics. Things are aligned in such a way that we will move forward on it. But in Washington you're never done until you're done," Moolenaar, said.

"I'm very optimistic because the president fully embraced it, the Army Corps of Engineers has demonstrated it for security and economics. Things are aligned in such a way that we will move forward on it. But in Washington you're never done until you're done," Moolenar, said.

"For agriculture, I think it's a win, and for the auto industry, it's a win. It's a really positive step forward," Moolenaar said. On the other hand, he added, "there is a lot of work left to do" regarding trade deals between the U.S. and the European Union and China.

"After more than a decade of inaction in Washington, the Soo Locks are receiving the attention they deserve and progress is being made," said U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Midland in a release.