trade Archives - San Antonio Report

Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico could devastate border region, Texas economists warn

by Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune December 3, 2024December 2, 2024

Texas economists weigh in on President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to levy a 25% tariff on goods imported from Mexico and Canada.

Migrants cross the Rio Grande from Piedras Negras, Mexico, into Eagle Pass in August.

Higher stakes, calmer tones in US-Mexico relationship

by Antonio Garza September 19, 2022September 19, 2022

Abbott eases inspections at one bridge as trade at border remains snarled

by Uriel J. García and Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

International trade halted at border as truckers protest Abbott’s new inspections

by Mitchell Ferman, James Barragán and Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune April 11, 2022April 11, 2022

Royal Bank Plaza in Toronto's Financial District.

Business & Development

City Seeks Network Builders for Economic Development Abroad

by Shari Biediger February 19, 2020February 18, 2020

Business & Tech

Warehouse Space and Rental Rates Grow Within SA’s Industrial Market

by Shari Biediger July 8, 2019July 8, 2019

County Judge Nelson Wolff shakes hands with Senior Vice President and Co-Chairman of the Texas and Mexico Trade Coalition Eddie Aldrete during a press conference on North American trade.

Business & Tech

Trade, Tariffs, and Turmoil in Texas: Local Officials ‘Concerned’

by Shari Biediger June 11, 2019June 10, 2019

(from left) Eddie Aldrete, senior vice president at IBC Bank, Dennis E. Nixon, Chairman and CEO, IBC Bank, Gerry Schwebel, Executive Vice President, IBC Bank speak during a discussion on the USMCA agreement.

Business & Tech

Tariffs Harmful to Trade, Won’t Solve Immigration Problem, Say Local Banking Leaders

by Shari Biediger June 6, 2019January 31, 2020

(left) San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Diane Sánchez and San Anctonio Chamber of Commerce President Richard Perez signed a letter to Congress calling for an end to the border delays disturbing trade.

Business & Tech

San Antonio Business Leaders Protest Border Delays in Letter to Congress

by Shari Biediger May 1, 2019May 1, 2019

Toyota Tundra manufacturing line in the Southside, San Antonio. Photo courtesy of Toyota Texas.

Business & Tech

USMCA: Just Don’t Call It NAFTA

by Antonio Garza October 4, 2018November 16, 2018