TX-23 resident brief · Economy
Dr. Covarrubias Says Del Rio Trade Surge Strengthens Case for Ports-to-Plains Corridor
· Reported by Texas Border Business
Bottom line
Del Rio recorded 93,031 truck crossings and $6.06 billion in trade during the 12 months ending July 2026. Dr. Daniel Covarrubias presented these figures on Sept. 10 to support the Ports-to-Plains corridor.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and the I-27 corridor see economic shifts as seat parts imports rose 66% and aerospace exports reached $521 million. The Sept. 10 conference highlighted how infrastructure planning affects local manufacturing and trade costs.
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