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Laredo leaders warn USMCA uncertainty threatens jobs, cross-border trade
By Angie Bravo at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Local leaders in Laredo are raising concerns about the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) after the U.S. declined to renew the deal, warning that instability could affect jobs and cross-border commerce.Texas State Representative Richard Peña Raymond,...
Key takeaway Texas State Representative Richard Peña Raymond, who represents District 42, said the uncertainty alone is enough to alter how businesses invest and plan in a border economy like Laredo’s.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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