Founded in 1986, the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) is a grassroots, non-profit organization that serves as a forum for participants to address key issues affecting trade, travel and security in North America. Working with entities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the BTA advocates on behalf of policies and initiatives designed to improve border affairs and trade relations among the three nations. BTA is North America’s premier authority on issues affecting the U.S. northern and southern borders, representing a large grassroots network of over 4.2 million public and private sector representatives, including business leaders, chambers of commerce and industry, academic institutions, economic development corporations, industrial parks, transport companies, customs brokers, defense companies, manufacturers and state and local government agencies.

 

Our Vision

The BTA’s vision is to be the recognized leader in authority for the facilitation of international trade and commerce in the Americas. Its core values include a commitment to improving the quality of life in border communities through out trade and commerce, and a commitment to work as a community-based grassroots organization.

Our Mission

To initiate, monitor and influence public policy and private sector initiatives for the facilitation of international trade and commerce through advocacy, education, issue development, research and analysis, and strategic planning.

Our Board of Directors

The Border Trade Alliance is proud to have on its board a group of experts on border trade who make NAFTA a reality through their daily work

Our Leadership

President
Ms. Britton Mullen
A seasoned government relations pro, BTA President Britton Mullen is the founding principal of BC Consulting, LLC, a full-service government affairs and strategic consulting firm located in Washington, D.C. She brings to the BTA more than a decade of professional experience crafting and executing government relations and communications strategies that have aided elected officials, corporations and trade associations.

Her career stops have included leading the transportation portfolio for Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP; serving as vice president of legislative affairs for the American Trucking Associations; and as a senior staff member Rep. Henry Brown, Jr. of South Carolina.

Our Committees

The BTA committees are the source of our grassroots advocacy. The Security and Trade Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the Border Trade Alliance tackle the issues facing the U.S.-Canada border and U.S.-Mexico border trade communities. Our committees are comprised of BTA board members and experts in their respective fields.