Rio South Texas Region Stakeholders Promote Ports, Bridges, Rail and Airports to Mexican Industry
· Texas Border Business
During a meeting on June 11, 2026, the Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP) showcased the Rio South Texas region as a vital binational transportation corridor to representatives from the San Luis Potosí automotive industry. The region includes 19 international trade bridges, three seaports, and seven international airports, with a total annual trade operation valued at $15 billion. The Port of Brownsville alone has an economic impact exceeding $3 billion. COSTEP highlighted the potential for logistics and warehousing, emphasizing the region's strategic importance under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. SpaceX's Starbase also contributes an economic impact of $900 million.
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