Trade News
BTA pushes for immigration reform
As follow up to its May 2022 letter to the Biden Administration, the BTA sent this letter on January 12, 2023 to reinforce the need for an immigration policy that articulates beliefs and proposals on managing irregular immigration, modernizing the nation’s byzantine visa system, securing our...
Read MoreBTA urges Gov. Abbott to cease trade-harming commercial vehicle inspections
Border states like Texas have an important enforcement role to play at our border, including ensuring truck safety and code compliance, but the state should be working in collaboration with CBP, not engaging in a new inspection model that will slow the movement of freight, and that will only...
Read MoreBTA urges congressional intervention as rail strike looms
The Border Trade Alliance sent this letter to congressional leaders on Nov. 4, 2022 urging intervention to prevent a rail strike that exacerbate current supply chain disruptions and inflict crippling damage on an economy already struggling with inflationary pressures. Legislation is currently...
Read MoreBorder Trade Alliance to USTR Tai: Reject Florida’s attempts to undermine USMCA, shut out fresh produce imports from Mexico
The Border Trade Alliance sent this letter to United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai urging her to reject a recent petition from the Florida congressional delegation seeking a Sec. 301 investigation into fresh produce imports from Mexico. The letter reads, in part: Sen. Marco Rubio...
Read MoreBorder Trade Alliance appoints new board chairman, officers
Lance Jungmeyer, president of Fresh Produce Assoc. of the Americas, takes helm of BTA board WASHINGTON (June 23, 2022) – The Border Trade Alliance is pleased to announce that it has named Lance Jungmeyer as its next board chairman. Jungmeyer, who is the president of the Nogales, Ariz.-based...
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