How a Reynosa auto parts manufacturer is navigating the U.S. tariff war
It took Velvac about a decade to relocate 95% of its supply chain to North America, and now the strategy... Read more »
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AI reshapes border workforce as industry, colleges adapt to automation shift
Manufacturing, trade and academic leaders in Reynosa and Matamoros say artificial intelligence is changing hiring standards, classroom instruction, and competitiveness... Read more »
South Texas mayors head to D.C. to address ICE raids and their economic impacts
Alliance leaders plan to press lawmakers on labor disruptions, delayed construction, and the gap between national rhetoric and on-the-ground realities... Read more »
Why Mexican shoppers are spending less across the border — and how Valley trends differ
Two decades of data trace long-term shifts in cross-border retail and reveal a growing divide between Valley metros.... Read more »
Valley business leaders to convene for the RGV Business Journal’s inaugural economic outlook
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Vice President and economist Pia Orrenius will keynote the Feb. 13 luncheon.... Read more »
Real estate rules tighten as U.S.–Mexico investment grows
Industry leaders say training, ethics, and clear legal boundaries now make the difference between smooth transactions and costly mistakes in... Read more »
Mexico auto sales dip in 2025, but Reynosa dealers report strong demand
Border dealers cite SUV purchases, financing incentives, and used-vehicle sales as national volumes soften.... Read more »
Why residents in Reynosa and Matamoros are paying more for everyday costs — and what’s driving the increase
The latest inflation data in Mexico show a clear shift along the border — and residents are starting to feel... Read more »
Mexico’s minimum wage increase boosts border incomes, but adds new uncertainty for regional employers
The adjustment caps years of steady gains for workers as companies along the border reevaluate costs, staffing, and competitiveness.... Read more »
Fewer immigrants entering U.S. workforce could affect Valley labor trends, Dallas Fed analysis shows
As labor growth slows nationwide, Valley employers may face tighter hiring pools and new pressure to raise productivity.... Read more »
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