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Border Trade Alliance urges passage of NDAA amendment to boost CBP officer ranks
The Border Trade Alliance is urging Congress to adopt as an amendment to the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act the Securing America's Ports of Entry Act. The bipartisan measure increases the authorized number of CBP officers by 600 annually to help the agency meet its current and future...
Read MoreBTA calls for support of amendment to annual NDAA that would streamline Presidential Permit approval process
The Border Trade Alliance in July 2023 supports the adoption of an amendment in the annual National Defense Authorization Act that would streamline the approval of Presidential Permits necessary for the construction of international bridges. This brief contains more information.
Read MoreBTA 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...
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