Sigh of relief for border businesses after Mexico tariff threat
Last year, $14.5 billion in imports from Mexico passed through the Nogales commercial port alone.
Cool spring means rush of Mexican grapes before threatened tariffs
Almost all grapes imported from Mexico passed through Nogales ports last year, data show.
Trump Backs Off Border Shutdown But Threatens Auto Tariffs
Trump last week tweeted that he would close the border or large swaths of it if Mexico didn't stop illegal immigration to the U.S.
Trump's Threat to Close Border Stirs Fears of Economic Harm
Politicians, business leaders and and economists warned of blocking cross-border trade and the movement of people.
Sen McSally Says Cross-Border Trade, Travel Should Continue
President Donald Trump threatened to close the border this week over immigration.
Nogales Manager: Drop in Holiday Shoppers From Mexico Not as Severe as Predicted
City Manager Frank Felix said concertina wire and soldiers didn't deter Christmas shoppers coming from Mexico.
Boosting Mexico’s Border Economy
How efforts to stimulate Mexico's economy could pay off for Arizona. published in connection with a March 7, 2019 meeting and public comment period lasting through April 7.](https://media.azpm.org/master/image/2019/3/7/hero/corridor.jpg)
Proposed 'Sonoran Corridor' Freeway Down to 3 Alternatives
While project is years from being realized, the state is asking for input on possible routes.
US Investigation Into Mexican Tomatoes Could Hurt Imports, Industry Rep Says
A Commerce Department decision means an investigation into tomato dumping will resume in May.
Budget Plan Includes Funding for Nogales Cold Inspection Facility
The facility could extend the produce import season into the summer months.
Mexican Minimum Wage Along Border Set to Double Next Year
The increase, which goes into effect Jan. 1, is one of a number of campaign promises made by the new president.
Study: Southeastern Arizona Needs Two Ports Of Entry
The intended expansion will split commercial traffic away from the aging downtown port that leads to the city of Douglas.
House Passes Bill to Boost Cross-Border Academic Collaboration
The legislation encourages U.S.-Mexico academics and business.
CD2 Candidates at Odds on Southern Arizona Issues
Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick and Republican Lea Marquez Peterson vie to represent Pima and Cochise Counties district.
Congress Watchdog: Border Wall May Cost More, Take Longer
The Government Accountability Office said CBP doesn't have enough info to know if it is using resources in a cost-effective manner.
