Border Chronicle: Weekly Roundup April 25
A video Q&A with border business expert, Jerry Pacheco, on Trump’s tariffs, the high cost of border militarization in Eagle Pass, and Melissa and Todd discuss Trump’s first 100 days in the podcast.
Watch Melissa’s video Q&A with Jerry Pacheco, president of the Border Industrial Association in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Pacheco speaks about the impacts of Trump’s tariffs on U.S.-Mexico trade, and how border militarization affects the border economy. Pacheco also answers our reader’s questions about cross border trade and Trump’s tariff regime. Thanks to everyone who sent in a question for Mr. Pacheco.
This Week in The Border Chronicle:
More News from the Border:
Sheriff Claims Border Wall Construction in San Rafael Valley to Begin in May Patagonia Regional Times
As Trump claims to militarize the border, quiet on Arizona’s frontier The Tucson Sentinel
Starbase, the SpaceX site, is likely Texas’ next city. What happens next? The Texas Tribune
Laredo defends decision amid criticism over state-led border barrier plan Laredo Morning Times
‘Mexico needs to fulfill its part:’ New head of EPA vows to pressure Mexico to hasten end to sewage crisis San Diego Union-Tribune
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