The Border Trade Alliance says a new analysis by the U.S. International Trade Commission on the likely economic impact of the USMCA provides compelling evidence for lawmakers to swiftly ratify the successor agreement to NAFTA.
Public-private coalition urging refocus on ratification of modernized trade pact
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Continued threats to close border unhelpful, unproductive
WASHINGTON (March 29, 2019)—Border […]
WASHINGTON, MARCH 22, 2019 – The president of the Border […]
Letter from businesses, associations, local and county governments: “Terminating the […]
The Border Trade Alliance is pleased with the spending bill produced by a conference committee and signed into law last Friday by President Trump. The bill, which ensures that the federal government will remain fully open for the remainder of the fiscal year, contains a number of provisions important to the cross-border trade community, including funds for additional Customs and Border Protection officers, non-intrusive inspection equipment, and environmental infrastructure improvements.
The Border Trade Alliance opposes the recent decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to withdraw from the 2013 Tomato Suspension Agreement, a move that attempts to tilt trade policy in favor of parochial Florida farmer interests, but jeopardizes the health of the national agriculture industry.
For too long, delays and congestion at U.S. ports of entry have dramatically slowed down the flow of trade and commerce between the United States and its neighbors Mexico and Canada. The Border Trade Alliance has consistently called for adequate funding to help increase the numbers of Customs and Border Protection officers at U.S. ports of entry to facilitate trade and travel while ensuring our security.
The Border Trade Alliance is committed to advancing policies that help facilitate the movement of commerce from point of origin to point of destination.
“We would urge parties to continue to work to ensure […]