TPM25: Chaos erupts as US tariffs affect cross-border ties with MX, CA

How New Tariffs on Mexican Imports Are Disrupting Cross-Border Trade

With the Trump administration’s 25% tariff on Mexican imports now in effect, cross-border trade has taken a sudden and dramatic turn. Jordan Dewart, President of Redwood Mexico, sat down with the Journal of Commerce to discuss how businesses are responding to these unexpected costs.

What’s happening?

• A surge in truck traffic in Laredo before the tariffs hit, followed by an eerie slowdown.
• Many shippers paused their northbound shipments to assess the financial impact.
• Companies now face millions in unexpected tariff payments, creating major disruptions.

With uncertain trade policies and rising costs, businesses must rethink their supply chain strategies. Read the full interview via Journal of Commerce to hear Jordan Dewart’s insights on what’s next for U.S.-Mexico trade.