The Economic Benefits of Texas‑Mexico Trade
Brief Published on February 15, 2024Trade between the United States and Mexico is crucial to both nations, and Texas has been the leading state for exports and imports between the two countries for decades. The Perryman Group estimates that trade between Texas and Mexico generates business activity across the United States of almost $1 trillion in gross domestic product annually and more than 8 million jobs (including multiplier effects and based on 2023 trade levels), with much of the activity concentrated in Texas.
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The Economic Costs of the Recent Border Delays
Brief Published on April 20, 2022Every day, thousands of trucks cross the Texas-Mexico border, bringing a variety of goods ranging from fruits and vegetables to electronic equipment. Cross-border supply chains are common, and manufacturing facilities on both sides of the border depend on the efficient flow of products across the border. The recent slowdowns due to additional inspections disrupted these patterns, resulting in not only spoilage of perishable items, but also production delays. Given the strained capacity at the border in normal times, it will be difficult and, in many instances, impossible to “catch up.”
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- Texas
What did the Fed do with interest rates at its last meeting?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 02, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the recent Fed meeting and the economy.
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Federal Reserve Independence
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 21, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the indepedence of the Federal Reserve.
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What did the third quarter personal consumption expenditures index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 29, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the third quarter personal consumption expenditures index.
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- consumers,
- inflation
What did the Fed do with interest rates at its latest meeting?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 15, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the latest Fed move on interest rates and what may happen next.
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What did the Fed beige book say about Texas businesses?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 04, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the Fed's beige book findings on Texas businesses.
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- Beige Book
How much did the Fed lower interest rates?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 19, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the recent Fed rate cut.
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What was the core inflation rate for the second quarter?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 08, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the core inflation rate for the second quarter.
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- inflation
What did the Fed do regarding interest rates at its recent meeting?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 31, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the Fed decision not to lower interest rates.
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- Federal Reserve,
- interest rates