Pharr EDC Panel Examines Shift Toward Strategic Trade in North America
· Texas Border Business
During the RGV Startup Week on April 28, 2026, a panel hosted by the Pharr Economic Development Corp. in Brownsville discussed the transition from free trade to strategic trade in North America. Moderated by Lilvette Santos, the panel featured experts including Jesus Cano from the Mexican Consulate in McAllen and State Rep. Sergio Muñoz Jr. The discussion emphasized the shift in trade priorities from cost efficiency to resilience and geopolitical alignment, highlighting the Texas-Mexico corridor's role in nearshoring and advanced manufacturing. Challenges such as infrastructure and workforce readiness were also addressed, with a consensus on the need for urgent collaboration between Texas and Mexico.
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