Major improvements are coming to a border entry point in southwest Arizona, which will have direct impacts to the state and Valley in the way of economics, trade and tourism.
Beyond the impacts to the state, one Valley economic expert believes strengthening the import and export abilities between Mexico and North America will have far greater implications that can reposition the country to be a competitor with Asia for manufacturing.
Mexico is Arizona’s No. 1 trading partner, reporting $8.7 billion in exports in 2022 — a 7% increase to reach its highest level since 2015, according to University of Arizona data. Further, nearly one-third of all Arizona exports were destined for Mexican markets.
