Volvo’s truck deal in Mexico is driving millions in new investment at Matamoros plant
Core Molding is adding two 4,500-ton presses in Matamoros to produce 1,000 Volvo truck roofs per week starting in 2027.... Read more »
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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 »
U.S. declines to renew USMCA, creating new uncertainty for Rio Grande Valley trade
The trade agreement remains in effect, but the U.S. decision not to renew it begins annual reviews that business leaders... Read more »
Why the USMCA review may not end in 2026
A trade specialist warns that failure to extend the agreement could trigger annual reviews, prolonging uncertainty for manufacturers and investors... Read more »
USMCA review begins Monday as U.S. weighs tighter manufacturing rules
Experts say potential changes to rules of origin and labor standards could reshape trade and supply chains across the U.S.–Mexico... 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 »
Why Tamaulipas’ industry keeps growing despite trade headwinds
Headlines point to risk, but conditions on the ground suggest something else is unfolding in northern Tamaulipas, Mexico.... Read more »
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