Recent trends show that U.S.-international trade is going south — to Mexico that is.
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China — and its resulting tariffs — have put Mexico on the map for nearshoring manufacturing operations. This, coupled with COVID-19-related disruptions hindering trans-Pacific trade, has led many to consider setting up shop closer to home.
Cross-border freight opportunities abound, as close to $2 billion in trade flows across the U.S.-Mexico border every day....
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