BTA México holds key meeting on bilateral trade and tariff impacts

The organization BTA México, Alianza del Comercio Fronterizo AC, recently held its members' meeting, where key topics regarding bilateral trade between Mexico and the United States were discussed, as well as the implications of recent tariff regulations.

The meeting began with a welcome message from the President of BTA México, Carlos García, who thanked the members for their participation and emphasized the importance of maintaining a united front in the face of current economic and political challenges.

As part of the agenda, a report on activities was presented, outlining the progress and strategic actions the organization has taken over the past month. Additionally, Britton Mullen, President of BTA USA, provided an insightful session titled "The View from Washington," offering attendees an update on the current political and trade context from the U.S. capital.

Following this, Ana Azuara, Economic Analysis Manager at Banco Base, delivered a presentation titled "Comprehensive Analysis of the Executive Order on U.S. Tariffs," evaluating the potential economic and logistical impacts of the new U.S. trade regulations on both nations.

The meeting also included an open forum for comments and contributions from BTA México members and invited guests, enriching the discussion with perspectives from the private sector and international trade experts.

The session concluded with a closing message from Carlos García, who reiterated the organization's commitment to defending the interests of border trade and binational cooperation, marking the end of a day of dialogue and strategic reflection aimed at strengthening trade between the two countries.

“Our position is clear: we oppose tariff measures that hinder trade, and we are ready to take action with a coordinated and effective strategy,” stated Carlos García, President of BTA México.

In response to new challenges, BTA México reaffirms its commitment to collaborating with leading organizations and companies in the sector, such as ALFA, Banco Base, Expeditors, Mayory Alexander, Unitrade, and RL Jones from Texas. The organization also aims to foster closer ties with the Federal Government and the Congress of the Union to defend Mexico's trade interests.