USMCA won’t die in 2026 — but it’s entering a new, uncertain phase, RGV trade expert says
The trade pact remains in force, but annual reviews, shifting tariffs and ongoing negotiations are creating new uncertainty for South... Read more »
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One of Reynosa’s largest logistics facilities shuts down as tariffs in U.S. and Mexico raise costs
XB Fulfillment workers say operations are reportedly shifting to McAllen as layoffs came early, severance fell short, and tensions rose... Read more »
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 »
Valeo, a French auto parts maker with local ties, plans $19M facility in McAllen
The manufacturer filed plans for a 226,000-square-foot facility in McAllen, near its plant in Rio Bravo, Mexico.... Read more »
South Texas border trade sees little change as tariffs reset under new 150-day window
On Tuesday, the Trump administration imposed a new tariff, but companies whose products qualify under USMCA are exempt.... Read more »
USMCA at a crossroads: How a Cuba oil dispute could reshape the Rio Grande Valley economy
The RGV Business Journal examines the geopolitical forces colliding with the upcoming USMCA negotiations — and what they could mean... Read more »
Mexico’s manufacturers are placing their bets north — and the Rio Grande Valley is in play
A delegation of investors from central Mexico toured the Valley this week, scouting cost-saving opportunities as tariff dynamics shift on... Read more »
Trump threatens 5% tariffs on Mexico over water debt, raising stakes for Valley growers
The tariff warning adds economic stakes to a long-running water dispute, tightening the squeeze on Valley growers and a fragile... Read more »
Port of Brownsville ends year strong, sidestepping tariffs and expecting steady cargo through 2026
The port more than doubled its cargo volumes over four years, and despite tariff pressures, officials say 2026 should remain... Read more »
McAllen is building a small business program to support retailers as they weather the brewing economic storm
A new collaboration between the city and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce aims to help small retailers survive while offering... Read more »
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