Mexican avocados support American jobs. A new Texas A&M analysis estimates $7.1B in U.S. economic output and 37,000+ jobs tied to Hass avocado imports—including $641.5M in transportation and warehousing output. North American trade at work. https://t.co/RXyU97VKZj
Modern border infrastructure needs predictable permitting. BTA has expressed support for bipartisan reforms to make federal reviews more efficient while maintaining environmental protections.
Read BTA's position: https://t.co/ipxip8NM1Y
Avocado trade shows the benefits of North American integration. BTA board member Ron Campbell explains in Fortune why seasonal import restrictions could raise prices without solving California growers' challenges. https://t.co/DXx7Qjz7Qu
Trade uncertainty threatens North America's competitive advantage. In a new column, BTA Chairman Pete Sepulveda makes the case for preserving USMCA's benefits and strengthening our integrated economy. #USMCA https://t.co/YVWKqziSlV
Good news for cross-border agriculture: Santa Teresa has reopened to cattle crossings. BTA supports science-based safeguards that protect animal health while restoring safe, legitimate livestock trade. https://t.co/CEzQ9pwLGH
Small regulatory details can make a big difference at busy border crossings. BTA is urging FRA to provide practical flexibility that can move crew changes and inspections off rail bridges and reduce cross-border bottlenecks.
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The next round of U.S.-Mexico USMCA talks may be delayed, but North American commerce isn’t. BTA continues to support a strengthened USMCA that provides certainty, encourages investment and keeps our region competitive. #USMCA https://t.co/DScHnpAvH5
In July alone, 650K+ trucks entered the U.S. from Mexico and 439K+ from Canada. Add millions of passenger crossings, and the message is clear: modern, efficient ports of entry are essential North American infrastructure. https://t.co/cs25Uj1Nn3
USMCA talks continue Sept. 28-29. BTA supports policies that strengthen North American production while preserving the integrated supply chains that keep our region competitive. #USMCA
$157.1B in North American freight crossed U.S. borders in June—up nearly 20% year over year. The USMCA partners build and compete together. That integration is a North American advantage worth strengthening. #USMCA
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Texas depends on trade. New tariffs risk higher input costs, disrupted supply chains and increased costs for businesses and consumers. BTA supports a stable, predictable trade environment that keeps Texas competitive. #usmca
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BTA is urging the U.S. and Canada to return to the negotiating table. With $872B+ in bilateral trade in 2025, escalating tariffs risk higher costs and greater uncertainty. Dialogue is the best path forward. #USMCA https://t.co/VrTnwgoVvM
USDA's phased reopening of southern livestock ports is welcome news for producers and border communities. Science-based safeguards and cross-border cooperation can protect animal health while supporting North American trade. #BorderTrade#Agriculture
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New tariffs on Canadian goods risk disrupting integrated North American supply chains and increasing costs for U.S. businesses and consumers. BTA continues to support policies that strengthen USMCA and promote trade certainty. #BorderTrade#USMCA https://t.co/LddibxuLyP
Pleased to join a coalition of agricultural organizations supporting duty-free trade under the USMCA. Predictable trade strengthens supply chains, supports producers, and benefits consumers across North America. #USMCA#Agriculture https://t.co/nO4XKGivd1
Miss our 12th annual Building a Competitive U.S.-Mexico Border conference with our friends at the Mexico Program @The_Dialogue? You can catch it all here: https://t.co/Cs0Nz2lAoW
The Border Trade Alliance is proud to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors. Their expertise will strengthen BTA's advocacy for efficient, secure, and competitive borders across North America. #BorderTrade#NorthAmerica https://t.co/PkKPsBHxRD