Border Trade Alliance and members respond to Department of Commerce proposal to reinstate Tomato Suspension Agreement
The BTA on September 9 filed these comments in response to a Department of Commerce proposal regarding the Tomato Suspension Agreement. In its letter, the BTA cites its support for the removal of any duties on imported fresh tomatoes from Mexico, but the organization maintains its serious concerns over a planned inspection regime that could severely disrupt trade.
Border Trade Alliance supports North American Development Bank’s Pollution Solution Act
Border Trade Alliance supports North American Development Bank’s Pollution Solution Act. or 25 years, the NADB has been vitally important to improving basic services in the border region by financing numerous water, wastewater, solid waste and street paving projects, among others.
Border Trade Alliance statement on agreement on tomato imports between Department of Commerce, Mexican growers
The Border Trade Alliance applauds the Commerce Department and tomato growers in Mexico for their diligent work over the last several months to preserve the duty-free construct that has defined U.S-Mexico trade for decades.
Border Trade Alliance hails passage of $4.5 billion supplemental spending bill for border agencies
The Border Trade Alliance hails the passage of a $4.5 billion supplemental spending bill that will direct funds to border security agencies, including Customs and Border Protection.
Border Trade Alliance applauds provisions in supplemental spending bills to reimburse communities for migrant care
The Border Trade Alliance is applauding bipartisan efforts to include in a supplemental spending bill funds that would reimburse local communities for costs associated with the migrant crisis.
Border Trade Alliance board members from across U.S. visit with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, make case for USMCA
Group also hears from Mexico Ambassador to U.S. Martha Bárcena, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer WASHINGTON (June 19, 2019) – Members of the Border Trade Alliance Board of Directors were on Capitol Hill Wednesday, urging [...]