Trade News
BTA supports efforts by Sen. Ted Cruz to streamline the Presidential Permit Process
The Border Trade Alliance sent this letter to Sen. Ted Cruz applauding his efforts to pass legislation that would streamline the issuance of Presidential Permits necessary for the construction of international bridges.
Read MoreVideo – Border Trade Alliance and Wilson Center Mexico Institute Host Ninth Annual “Building a Competitive U.S.-Mexico Border” Conference
On June 21, 2023, the Border Trade Alliance and Wilson Center Mexico Institute hosted the ninth annual "Building a Competitive U.S.-Mexico Border" Conference. The event brought together key leaders for a dialogue that focused on improving border management to strengthen the economic competitiveness...
Read MoreBorder Trade Alliance to Abbott: “Enhanced” truck inspections harming border trade
The Border Trade Alliance sent this letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to once again share our opposition to his administration's truck inspections that are duplicative and disruptive to cross-border commerce. The May 2023 inspections mark the third time in 13 months the Texas inspections have led to...
Read MoreBTA supports legislation that would streamline ability to carry out repairs at land border ports of entry
Critical repairs at the nation’s northern and southern land border ports of entry are too often delayed and made more expensive due to the General Service Administration’s requirement to perform an assessment and to carry out the repair in its role as the federal government’s building owner and...
Read MoreBTA joins trade community colleagues in calling for enhanced CBP staff resources
The Border Trade Alliance and our colleagues in the trade and travel community shared this letter with the House Appropriations Committee to coincide with Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissoner Troy Miller's testimony on his agency's FY 24 budget request. "International travel and...
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