Dr. Covarrubias Says Del Rio Trade Surge Strengthens Case for Ports-to-Plains Corridor
· Texas Border Business
Dr. Daniel Covarrubias from Texas A&M International University highlighted the significant increase in truck traffic through Del Rio, which reached 93,031 crossings in the year ending July 2026, a 20.5% rise. This surge, alongside a 12.7% increase in two-way trade totaling $6.06 billion with Mexico, strengthens the case for the Ports-to-Plains corridor. Key import categories include machinery and vehicle parts, with seat parts alone increasing by $365 million. Covarrubias emphasized the need for infrastructure development to align with trade policies, noting the corridor's advantages of proximity and efficiency for Texas trade routes.
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