Trade News
BTA to Texas senators: Support economic study of removal of commercial traffic from BOTA
The Border Trade Alliance on February 24, 2026 sent a letter to Texas U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz supporting a request from the El Paso Chamber that additional time be granted to complete an independent economic impact study before any final decision is made regarding the removal of...
Read MoreBorder Trade Alliance joins large coalition in support of USMCA
The Border Trade Alliance was pleased to join a large coalition of trade advocates as a signer to this letter to the U.S. Trade Representative in support of USMCA. "The case for maintaining this agreement is strong," the letter says. "We look forward to working closely with you to preserve these...
Read MoreBorder Trade Alliance adopts 2026 Policy Agenda at annual fall board meeting, prepares for first formal review of USMCA
PDF VERSION HARLINGEN, Texas – The Border Trade Alliance, a leading voice for pro-trade, pro-commerce policies throughout North America, adopted its 2026 Policy Agenda at the organization’s annual fall board meeting in Harlingen, Texas on Wednesday. The agenda outlines the priorities of the...
Read MoreBTA raises concern over cuts in air service connectivity between U.S. and Mexico
Following the announcement by USDOT of the elimination of air service routes between the U.S. and Mexico, including between South Texas and Mexico City, the Border Trade Alliance sent the following letter to members of Texas’ congressional delegation seeking their intervention to reach a negotiated...
Read MoreBTA submits comments to USTR on the six-year review of USMCA
The Border Trade Alliance on Oct. 31, 2025 submitted comments to the U.S. Trade Representative on the topic of the six-year review of USMCA. Themes addressed included: Trade facilitation, market access: We reiterate that any review of USMCA should not erect tariffs or unjustified barriers and...
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