BTA Mexico President Concludes Successful Washington D.C. Tour to Boost Border Trade and Investment

Joaquín Spamer, president of BTA Mexico, concluded a successful working tour in Washington, D.C., from June 24-28, aimed at boosting border trade, attracting new investments to the region, and modernizing binational infrastructure.

Select USA Investment Summit: Boosting Investment

On June 24 and 25, Spamer participated in the "Select USA Investment Summit," the premier event in the United States for promoting foreign direct investment. This Investment Summit brings together officials, investors, companies, and industry experts, facilitating networking, deal-making, and investments. Spamer seized this opportunity to establish key contacts and explore new investment opportunities for the Mexico border region. This tenth edition of the event saw participation from over 5,000 attendees from 96 international markets.

BTA Board of Directors Meeting

On June 26, Joaquín Spamer, along with Martín Anzaldúa, Luis Cantú, and Carlos García, members of BTA Mexico, attended the Border Trade Alliance Board of Directors meeting. During the meeting, crucial policies for trade and security at the US-Mexico border were discussed, emphasizing the need for continuous cooperation and improvement. Spamer presented the progress made under his leadership at BTA Mexico, including significant increases in Alliance membership, the formation of new partnerships with related organizations, and the establishment of a Public Policy Committee to influence federal and state government actions.

Strengthening Border Competitiveness

On June 27, the BTA Mexico delegation attended the "Tenth Annual Building a Competitive US-Mexico Border Conference," organized by the Wilson Center and BTA. This event gathered legislators, officials, and private sector representatives from both countries to discuss strategies for strengthening the bilateral relationship and enhancing the competitiveness of the border region. Key topics included legislative perspectives on the border, trade policies under the USMCA, the impact of new technologies on trade facilitation, the China-US relationship and its effects on investments and trade in Mexico, and expectations for the new administration in Mexico.

Strategic Alliances and Key Dialogues

During his stay in Washington, Spamer met with Humberto Martínez Cantú, president of the National Council of the Maquiladora and Manufacturing Export Industry (Index), agreeing on a strategic alliance to position the export manufacturing industry as a leader in nearshoring in the border region. Additionally, Spamer held discussions with Vicente González and Henry Cuellar, Texas representatives in the US Congress, and John Cowen, mayor of Brownsville, Texas. In these meetings, he emphasized the importance of continuing to promote border trade for the benefit of both nations through bilateral policies that facilitate trade flow, improve infrastructure, and enhance border security.

Joaquín Spamer's working tour highlights BTA Mexico's commitment to strengthening trade ties between the United States and Mexico, promoting development and prosperity in the border region. This joint effort promises a more prosperous and secure future for both nations.