Trade News
BTA 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...
Read MoreBorder Trade Alliance applauds Senate passage of National Defense Authorization Act including language to streamline permit requirements for cross-border infrastructure
PDF VERSION WASHINGTON (October 10, 2025)--The Border Trade Alliance today cheered the U.S. Senate for passing the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes important language to streamline the issuance of presidential permits for international bridge and port of...
Read MoreBorder Trade Alliance to Capitol Hill: Pass a continuing resolution to avert government shutdown
PDF VERSION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2025 Border Trade Alliance to Capitol Hill: Pass a continuing resolution to avert government shutdown BTA warns of consequences if CBP Officers face lapse in pay WASHINGTON—Border Trade Alliance President Ms. Britton Mullen released...
Read MoreBorder Trade Alliance supporting legislation to crack down on cargo theft
PDF VERSION September 24, 2025 Hon. Jim Jordan Chairman House Judiciary Committee 2138 Rayburn House Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Jordan: On behalf of the Border Trade Alliance and our members in the public and private sectors, we write to express our strong support...
Read MoreU.S. exits Tomato Suspension Agreement, BTA urges negotiations to continue to avert further damage to U.S. economy, jobs
PDF VERSION Border Trade Alliance statement on U.S. formal withdrawal from Tomato Suspension Agreement, imposition of tariffs As consumers face higher prices, BTA urges negotiations to continue WASHINGTON—Border Trade Alliance President Ms. Britton Mullen released the following statement upon...
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