{"id":2044921,"date":"2023-09-26T10:23:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T14:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/1-billion-worth-of-goods-stuck-at-southern-border-as-migrants-flood-across\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T10:28:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T14:28:36","slug":"1-billion-worth-of-goods-stuck-at-southern-border-as-migrants-flood-across","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/1-billion-worth-of-goods-stuck-at-southern-border-as-migrants-flood-across\/","title":{"rendered":"$1B Worth of Goods Trapped at Border as Migrant Influx Surges"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F1-billion-worth-of-goods-stuck-at-southern-border-as-migrants-flood-across%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2044921&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Trade Slowdown at\u2063 U.S.-Mexican Border Sparks\u200b Concern in Mexico<\/h2>\n<p>Trade across \u200dthe U.S.-Mexican \u200cborder has\u200b hit\u2064 a roadblock in \u200brecent days, with U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/1-billion-worth-of-goods-stuck-at-southern-border-as-migrants-flood-across\/\" title=\"B Worth of Goods Trapped at Border as Migrant Influx Surges\">authorities implementing stricter security \u200cchecks<\/a> and shutting down crossings due to a\u2064 surge in migration. This \u200chas caused worry in Mexico, as approximately $1\u200d billion \u2064worth of goods, carried by\u200c around 8,000 trailers, \u200dhave been stranded on the Mexican \u200cside. Manuel Sotelo, president of the transport \u2062association of Ciudad\u2062 Juarez, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-poor-virus-handling-obstructs-electric-vehicle-manufacturing\/\" title=\"China: Poor Virus Handling Obstructs Electric Vehicle Manufacturing\">major manufacturing hub<\/a> across from El Paso, Texas, revealed that \u200csome \u200ccompanies have resorted \u200dto using entry points\u200d in New Mexico and Arizona\u2064 to bypass the \u2064long wait times\u2064 at the Texas border.<\/p>\n<p>The delays have had significant consequences, leading a Canadian snowmobile and off-road vehicle manufacturer, BRP, to halt production at three factories in Ciudad Juarez for two \u200cdays. The \u200dcompany cited the waiting times at the international bridges in\u200c Ciudad Juarez as \u2063the reason for the \u200dreduction in their daily export volume. Jesus Salayand\u00eda, a representative of \u200cthe\u2063 Mexican industry association Canacintra, warned that other companies in Ciudad\u200c Juarez may also announce temporary work\u200d stoppages\u200c if the border delays persist.<\/p>\n<p>The situation arose after U.S. border authorities redirected officers to process the increasing number\u2063 of migrant arrivals, resulting in the suspension of cargo processing at \u200cone of El Paso&#8217;s international bridges. The surge in \u200dmigrant crossings, which the Department of Homeland \u2062Security was aware of months ago but failed to address, has been blamed on Republicans by the\u200b White House. U.S. Customs and Border Protection clarified that the suspension of services at \u200dthe bridge in El Paso would have the least impact on trade partners, as only 40 percent of the 500 northbound trucks crossing the bridge daily carry cargo into the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Texas authorities have initiated enhanced vehicle inspections\u200c of commercial trucks and trailers at\u200b the city&#8217;s other two bridges. These measures have\u2064 prompted Mexico&#8217;s foreign ministry to urge U.S. authorities against taking\u200c unilateral actions that complicate trade. Truck drivers in Mexico have reported waiting for hours to clear the\u2062 bridges.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the slowdown for trucks \u200cand \u200dtrailers, approximately 2,400 Union Pacific railroad \u2063cars were also affected when border \u2063officials temporarily halted processing at the\u200c international \u200crailway \u2063crossing bridge in\u2063 Eagle Pass, Texas. Union Pacific expects to resolve the \u200dbacklog by Tuesday morning, but \u2064the financial impact remains uncertain.\u2063 Ferromex, \u200da Mexican \u200ccargo train service, also experienced disruptions as it temporarily suspended the operations of around 60 northbound \u200ctrains following injuries and deaths of\u2062 several migrants.<\/p>\n<p>Previous trade slowdowns at U.S.-Mexico border crossings have resulted in significant economic losses.\u2064 The Perryman Group, a Texas-based economic research group,\u2064 estimated that the last slowdown in April\u200b 2022 led \u200dto\u2064 a daily GDP loss of $996.3 million dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the \u2062trade slowdown at the U.S.-Mexican border has raised\u200b concerns in Mexico, highlighting the need for effective measures to address the surge in migration\u2064 while minimizing the impact on trade.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Reporting\u2062 by \u200dJose Luis Gonzalez and Laura Gottesdiener in Monterrey; \u200dadditional reporting Isabel Woodford in Mexico City; editing \u2064by Sonali Paul)<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the far-reaching impacts of the current trade slowdown at the U.S.-Mexican border?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Gs\u200d has\u2064 overwhelmed \u2063Border Patrol facilities \u200cand has prompted the relocation of personnel to address the humanitarian crisis. As a result, commercial vehicles and trade have\u200c been adversely affected, \u2064causing a slowdown in cross-border trade.<\/p>\n<p>In response to\u200c the situation, Mexico&#8217;s President, Andr\u00e9s Manuel L\u00f3pez Obrador, expressed his concern over the\u200b trade slowdown and emphasized the importance of maintaining strong commercial relations with the United States. He urged U.S. authorities to find a balance between addressing\u200d migration issues and facilitating trade between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p>Trade between the United States and Mexico is vital for both nations&#8217; economies. The two countries have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/papa-john-says-pr-company-planted-racism-allegations-after-he-would-not-pay-6m\/\" title=\"\u2018Papa John\u2019 Says PR Company Planted Racism Allegations After He Would Not Pay M\">long-standing history<\/a> of \u2064trade collaboration, with Mexico being the United States&#8217; third-largest trading partner. The flow of goods across the \u200bborder \u2063supports jobs and economic growth on both sides, \u2063contributing \u200bto the prosperity\u2062 of the\u200b North American region as a\u2063 whole.<\/p>\n<p>The current trade slowdown has far-reaching impacts, not only for the companies directly affected by delays but also for the broader \u200dMexican economy. Automotive \u200bmanufacturers in Mexico have \u200dalso reported disruptions in their supply chains, as\u200b critical components and parts from the United States \u200chave been delayed or stuck \u2062at the border.<\/p>\n<p>To address the situation, representatives from Mexican and U.S. business groups have called \u200bfor improved coordination and a comprehensive approach to handling the issue of migration while minimizing trade disruptions. These organizations argue that a balanced strategy is necessary to ensure the efficient\u200c flow of goods and the protection of economic interests.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2063 discussions between the U.S. and Mexican governments \u200care ongoing to find solutions to the trade slowdown. Both \u2063sides are exploring alternatives such as opening additional entry points or implementing expedited processing for commercial vehicles to mitigate the impact on trade.<\/p>\n<p>While migration issues and border security are\u2062 of utmost importance, it is crucial to consider\u2063 the \u2062broader consequences of trade disruptions. The slowdown in trade poses a threat to\u2064 the stability and growth of local \u200ceconomies on \u2063both sides of \u200bthe \u2063border. Therefore, finding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-repurposing-3-government-buildings-in-capital-into-affordable-housing\/\" title=\"California Repurposing 3 Government Buildings in Capital Into Affordable Housing\">mutually beneficial solution<\/a> that allows for the secure and efficient movement\u200d of goods is crucial for the long-term prosperity of the North American region.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the current trade slowdown at the U.S.-Mexican border has raised concerns in Mexico, with billions of dollars&#8217; \u200cworth of goods stranded and companies experiencing production halts. The situation highlights the need for a balanced\u200b approach that addresses migration issues while minimizing disruptions to trade. Continued cooperation\u2062 and dialogue between the United States and Mexico will be\u2063 essential\u200b in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraines-biggest-ally-poland-announces-abrupt-halt-to-weapons-shipments\/\" title=\"Poland, Ukraine's top supporter, abruptly stops weapon deliveries.\">finding mutually beneficial solutions<\/a> to ensure the well-being of both nations&#8217; economies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trade between the US and Mexico has been hindered due to increased security checks and closed crossings. This has caused worry in Mexico as approximately 8,000 trailers carrying goods worth $1 billion have been stuck on the Mexican side. 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