Borderlands is a week of developments in the world of US -Mexico border transportation. This week: US trade with Mexico on June 73 billion; The pharmaceutical maker intends to invest $ 188 million in Mexico; And the border agents find $ 7.6 million in the transportation of hidden roses.
Despite the trade uncertainty caused by tariffs, US trade with Mexico increased by 4.4 % compared to last year to $ 73 billion in June.
Canada was a US -2 trading partner in June with $ 58 billion, which decreased by 9.6 % over the same period of 2024 compared to the same period.
China was the third US trade partner in the month, with $ 28.4 billion, a 36 percent decline over last year.
In June, the United States imported $ 44.9 billion from Mexico and exported $ 28.1 billion in products and services to the country.
According to the census office data analyzed by WorldCity, the top five US imports from Mexico in June ($ 7.2 billion), passenger vehicles ($ 4.2 billion), automotive parts ($ 2.9 billion), commercial vehicles ($ 2.8 billion) and insulation cable ($ 1.5 billion), and analysis.
The top five US exports to Mexico in June were gasoline ($ 2.7 billion), auto parts ($ 1.8 billion), computer components ($ 1.6 billion), computer chips ($ 925 million) and natural gas ($ 803 million).
According to Worldcity, the port of Larodo, Texas, in June was the international gate of the US International Trade, with a total of $ 29.8 billion in two -way trade.
The Chicago Ohahar International Airport in June was $ 29.1 billion in international trade No. 2. The Port of Los Angeles was the United States’s No. 3 trade No. 3 for $ 24.8 billion during the month.
In June, 249,079 commercial trucks crossed the Lodo entry port, down 3.5 % compared to last year. The passage of commercial trucks through Larodo was reduced to 255.684 vehicles in July in July.
Since Friday, the Larodo Market (OTMS.LRD) accounted for 0.66 % of the total overseas freight demand, which is 8 % a week over the week.
The pharmaceutical maker plans to invest $ 188 million in Mexico
Germany -based Boehringer Ingelheim said it is investing $ 188 million to expand its existing performance in the outskirts of Mexico Xochimilco.
The company said the purpose of the expansion is aimed at expanding the site to the largest pill production site in the Boehringer Group.
According to Mexico’s commercial news, “Over 70 years, Bohering Ingleim has believed in Mexico and its people.”
“This investment is a commitment to national aptitude. We expect to create 1800 direct jobs and more than 15,000 indirect jobs, with the aim of producing 5 billion tablets from Xochimilco.”
It produces anti -blood pressure and anti -diabetic drugs.
The factory opened in Xochimilco, which opened in 1973, includes more than 1 million square feet of production space and currently hire about 1,000 workers.
Boehringer Ingelheim, founded in 1885, is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.
Border agents find $ 7.6 million in secret mud on rose flowers
According to the news, customs and protection of US borders in southern Texas has recently discovered 858 pounds of methamphetamine in a cargo shown as a rose.
The case took place on Tuesday, when CBP officers searched at the International Pharr-Reynosa International Cargo Center in search of a tractor trailer from Mexico. The Far Bridge connects Texas with Rinosa, Mexico.
Officers discovered 154 alleged methamphetamine packages inside $ 7.6 million.
CBP agents seized drugs and vehicles and turned the case into a homeland security investigation.
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