Border Trade Alliance to Capitol Hill: Pass a continuing resolution to avert government shutdown. thebta.org/border-trade-a…

Congratulations to our friends in McAllen for their inaugural “Morning of Diplomacy” event highlighting the importance of cross-border commerce. New data presented at the forum examined the flow of shoppers from Mexico into McAllen. youtu.be/9uJWoOJ_HVc?si…

The USMCA review process is in its early days. The BTA will be submitting comments consisten with the principles we adopted in our 2025 Policy Agenda. Here's a helpful primer on what the review process is and what it's intended to accomplish. brookings.edu/articles/the-u…

What does a government shutdown mean for agencies in the Department of Homeland Security? Frontline security report to work, but they won't be paid until Congress reaches a spending deal. dhs.gov/sites/default/…

Hearty congratulations to our friends in Cameron County on the announcement that the county has agreed to purchase an ownership interest in the Brownsville & Matamoros Bridge Company from Union Pacific Railroad. ccrma.org/press-releases…

W applaud passage Senate passage of the FY 26 NDAAA. BTA is proud to support its inclusion of important language to streamline the issuance of presidential permits for international bridge and port of entry infrastructure projects. thebta.org/border-trade-a…

Thank you, Senator Ben Ray Luján, for your leadership to help streamline the issuance of presidential permits for border infrastructure projects. lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press…

Thank you, Senator Ted Cruz, for your leadership to help streamline the issuance of presidential permits for border infrastructure projects. x.com/SenTedCruz/sta…

Pleasure to speak with KVIA in El Paso about how new bipartisan legislation from Senator Ted Cruz and Senator Ben Ray Luján can aid border infrastructure and stimulate cross-border trade and travel. kvia.com/news/new-mexic…

Growth is the story at the Port of Brownsville. Cargo volumes by the end of the year are expected to reach approximately 30 million tons; last year they reached 28 million tons. mexicobusiness.news/trade-and-inve…

Positive news that CBP personnel at our ports of entry will be paid, but we encourage Congress to reach a deal to reopen the government so that other CBP employees can be made whole. federalnewsnetwork.com/government-shu…

New poll highlights our economic integration: Two out of three Canadians (66%) consider the economic relationship between Canada and the United States to be very or extremely important for the Canadian economy. x.com/iedm_montreal/…

Trade = prosperity. Ports of entry in Texas accounted for $1.1 trillion in international trade last year, according to new data released by the Texas Comptroller’s Office. It’s an increase of nearly 68% since 2020. thecentersquare.com/texas/article_…

Thank you, Rep. Tony Gonzales , for your work to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm. Cross-border collaboration key to reopening the border to live cattle imports. x.com/RepTonyGonzale…

Conference committee discussions over the FY 26 NDAA are getting underway. The BTA has been vocal on both sides of Capitol Hill to ensure our permit language is included in the final bill that goes to the president. Read more: thebta.org/border-trade-a…

BTA has submitted comments to USTR ahead of the 6-yr USMCA review: we call for no new unjustified barriers, full market access for border region businesses and strong stakeholder input. Read our views: thebta.org/bta-submits-co… #USMCA #Trade

BTA is sounding the alarm on U.S.–Mexico air service cuts: flights aren’t just convenient—they power small businesses, cross-border investment, retail & tourism jobs in border communities. Read more: thebta.org/bta-raises-con… #USMexico #Trade

Border trade thrives on connectivity, infrastructure and policy alignment. At BTA we’re focused on upgrading crossings, expanding air-&-ground links, and ensuring trade policy reflects real border-region business realities. #BorderTrade #SupplyChain #BTA