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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
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...
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Thank you, @RepTonyGonzales , for your work to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm. Cross-border collaboration key to reopening the border to live cattle imports.
Today I hosted an extremely productive meeting between the @USDA & a specialized task force I helped convene to DEFEAT the New World screwworm. We learned that much progress is being made to contain this agricultural pest & its thanks to the incredible collaboration among
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The BTA extends its congratulations to our friends at the Borderplex Alliance on the news that Meta is investing $1.5 billion to build a data center that will employ 100 workers and support 1,800 construction jobs on a 1,000-acre parcel in Northeast El Paso.
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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. https://t.co/70rUeEvJCf
thecentersquare.com
(The Center Square) – 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
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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. https://t.co/w4WerMKQFW
2 Canadiens sur 3 jugent la relation avec les É-U essentielle à notre prospérité. Et 59 % veulent qu’un nouvel accord commercial figure parmi les priorités du gouvernement. Nos emplois dépendent de ces échanges. #polcan #tarifs
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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. https://t.co/51UHbDljwi
federalnewsnetwork.com
Even with these extraordinary measures in place, many employees at national security and law enforcement agencies will apparently keep working without pay.
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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. https://t.co/wqUaVfLssf
mexicobusiness.news
Ninety percent of the port’s operations are linked to Mexico´s industry, helping strengthen competitiveness and more resilient supply chains.
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Pleasure to speak with KVIA in El Paso about how new bipartisan legislation from @SenTedCruz and @SenatorLujan can aid border infrastructure and stimulate cross-border trade and travel. https://t.co/2XgYzeHIPG
kvia.com
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced last Friday the passage of the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act, which will speed up the...
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Thank you, @SenTedCruz, for your leadership to help streamline the issuance of presidential permits for border infrastructure projects. https://t.co/yKDJpO3QaZ
RELEASE: Sen. Cruz Secures and Advances Priorities for Texas in Annual Defense Package https://t.co/YNUCeV69Hi
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Thank you, @SenatorLujan, for your leadership to help streamline the issuance of presidential permits for border infrastructure projects. https://t.co/hXluS6RAdm
lujan.senate.gov
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauded the Senate passage of his InternationalBridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act. This legislation, passed in this year’s...
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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
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...
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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
Cameron County Set to acquire B&M Bridge, adding fourth international crossing to its network.
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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.
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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
As the U.S. begins joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Joshua P. Meltzer and Maricarmen Barron Esper unpack next steps.
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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. https://t.co/FPl6LcdCwz
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Border Trade Alliance to Capitol Hill: Pass a continuing resolution to avert government shutdown.
thebta.org
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...
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In our 2025 Policy Agenda, the BTA's USMCA Committee said the agreement's review process in each country should encourage input from a broad cross-section of stakeholders. Our review process principles and our full agenda can be found here:
thebta.org
BTA 2025 Policy Agenda Download the 2025 Border Trade Alliance Policy Agenda The Border Trade Alliance enters 2025 ready to redouble its nearly 40-year mission of advocating for public policy that...
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Cargo theft is spiking, costing the economy $35 billion annually. That's why the BTA is supporting CORCA, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, in the House and Senate. Check out our support letter.
thebta.org
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...
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Higher prices. Fewer jobs. Supply chain disruptions. Our statement on the imposition of tariffs on goods from friends and trade partners Canada and Mexico:
thebta.org
PDF VERSION WASHINGTON (Feb. 1, 2025) – Border Trade Alliance Chairman Pete Sepulveda, Jr. and President Ms. Britton Mullen released the following statements regarding the Trump administration’s...
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