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Pharr's economy is reeling from a border bridge closure and tougher truck checks, with a staggering $1 billion loss reported. Local businesses are feeling the pinch and are demanding action.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Get ready for potential price hikes and fewer jobs because that billion-dollar trade hit is going to trickle down.
Honestly, nobody seems to be winning here, except maybe the companies that handle all the extra paperwork.
Local businesses and everyday folks who rely on that trade are taking the biggest hit.
The Border Trade Alliance (BTA) is predicting business and trade uncertainty as a result of the Trump administration’s decision, according to Reuters, not to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement. The post Uncertainty ahead as border allian...
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$1B lost due to South Texas bridge closure, truck inspections, city officials say BorderReport