Ahead of a February 23, 2023 Judiciary Committee field hearing in Yuma, Arizona, the Border Trade Alliance sent this correspondence to committee Chairman Jim Jordan urging that the committee keep in mind trade’s indispensable contribution to the region and the broader U.S. economy.

The Yuma region is a vital hub for cross-border trade and commerce, with many businesses and industries relying on the smooth flow of goods and services across the border. And Yuma is not unique; from San Diego, California to Brownsville, Texas, ports of entry all along the U.S.-Mexico border bustle with commercial activity as goods move throughout the manufacturing process to their point of destination, all while generating thousands of jobs on both sides of the border.

Any disruptions to this flow could have far-reaching consequences for the local and national economy and could negatively impact the livelihoods of the individuals who depend on the movement of goods.