U.S. Chamber Leads Private-Sector Delegation to U.S.-Mexico Border

Trip is an Opportunity to See What Works and What Can be Done to Improve Border Crossing to Boost Trade and Increase Supply Chain Efficiency

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is leading a delegation of private sector leaders to key points along the U.S.-Mexico border this week to advance border trade facilitation and highlight the deep economic ties between the two countries. The Chamber’s group is joining a public sector delegation of U.S. and Mexican government officials on the trip.  The delegation will engage with local public and private stakeholders in San Diego, CA; Tijuana, Mexico; El Paso, TX; Santa Teresa, N.M.; Cuidad Juarez, Mexico; Laredo, TX; and Monterrey, Mexico. 

“Mexico is the United States’ third largest trading partner, and the economic relationship between the two countries continues to grow, offering even greater potential for U.S. companies,”said Jodi Bond, the Chamber’s vice president for the Americas. “More than $1 billion in goods trade crosses the U.S.-Mexico border each day. We can make both nations more competitive in global markets by streamlining and securing the border.  This public-private sector delegation trip is an opportunity to see what works and what can be done to improve the border crossing so that we can boost trade and increase supply chain efficiency.”

The companies participating in the Chamber’s delegation include Border Trade Alliance, Duty Free Americas,  FedEx Express, FerroMex, Fresh Produce Association, IBC, Menlo, Regal Beloit Corporation and SunFed.

In April, the Chamber’s U.S.-Mexico Leadership Initiative unveiled their study with policy recommendations for both countries to expand cooperation in sectors such as energy; financial services; transportation; agriculture; and trade. The report found that by linking trade facilitation with security through risk management techniques, like authorized economic operators, NAFTA certificate of origin, and regulatory harmonization, both countries can maximize the benefits of trade and a secure supply chain.

A full agenda is available here.