Washington, D.C.— Investing in U.S. land ports of entry benefit the economy by increasing trade, jobs, supply-chain stability, national security, and climate resilience according to a report released today by Joint Economic Committee Democrats. 

In 2023, 71% of U.S. freight trade with Mexico and 57% with Canada was transported by trucks that must pass through land ports of entry. Investing in land ports of entry will enable more efficient crossings for commercial trade, boosting the U.S., Canadian, and Mexican economies. 

“By expanding the capabilities of land ports of entry, we can keep our border and business communities thriving. That’s why I’ve been working for over a decade to modernize, expand, and deliver resources for New Mexico’s land ports of entry,” said JEC Chairman Martin Heinrich. “Increasing federal investments in port modernization will bolster trade and create thousands of jobs for Americans along the border and across the country.” 

 Read the full report here.

 

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