Transport Topics: U.S., Mexico Sign Cross-Border Trucking Agreement

July 7, 2011: The United States and Mexico Wednesday signed a cross-border trucking agreement under which the U.S. will open its roads to Mexican trucks, while Mexico will suspend about $2 billion in tariffs on U.S. goods.

Under the agreement, signed by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and his Mexican counterpart in Mexico City, Mexico will suspend 50% of its tariffs within ten days, according to a statement by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Click here to read more at Transport Topics.

Get Advice Join TDU Donate

Recent News

UPS Profits: $2 Billion in Third Quarter of 2024, Volume Up

UPS released their profits and revenue financials yesterday for the third quarter of 2024, with higher than expected profits despite a slowdown in online sales in the United States.

Support the AT&T Strikers

Seventeen thousand union members in the Southeast are on strike against AT&T. AT&T wants to hike their healthcare costs and is refusing to engage in good faith negotiations for a new contract. Here's how you can support them, including honoring picket lines. 

View More News Posts