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Laredo’s Trade Surge Shocks Experts | Laredo News
Laredo, Texas, just hosted a massive international trade summit that drew global attention, proving why this border city is a powerhouse in North American commerce. With over 600 attendees—far exceeding the expected 250–300—speakers from Europe, Latin America, and top U.S. trade journalists gathered to discuss trade’s impact on jobs, goods movement, and pricing. Amid lingering questions about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the summit spotlighted Laredo’s outsized role: border trade surged to $354 billion, a $15 billion jump, underscoring the region’s vital economic engine. Listen in…
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