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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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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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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Will the Fed cut rates this year?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 09, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the possibility of interest cuts by the Fed.
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What may the Fed do regarding interest rates?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 07, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses what the Fed may do regarding interest rates.
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What did the latest personal consumption expenditures index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 09, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the latest personal consumption expenditures index.
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What do the latest inflation numbers show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 18, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the latest inflation numbers.
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How much did the Fed lower the Fed funds rate at its recent meeting?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 11, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the most recent rate cut by the Fed.
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How much was the recent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 20, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the recent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
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