The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) and the U.S. Department of State established four priorities for border trade between Mexico and the United States.
From January through July 2026, trade in goods between the two nations totaled 588,524 million dollars. Of this total trade volume, 75.6% was transported by truck.
Within truck freight trade, 65% consisted of Mexican exports and 35% of U.S. exports. In the first seven months of this year, bilateral trade by truck grew at a year-over-year rate of 19.4 percent.
Priorities in Border Trade
According to the SRE, during the most recent meeting of the Binational Group, held in April 2026, both countries reviewed the progress of priority projects along the border. In addition, they agreed on actions to strengthen logistics infrastructure and the coordinated management of the border area.
Among the topics addressed were joint cargo inspections, the expansion of non-intrusive inspection capabilities, the technological modernization of customs operations, and the strengthening of bilateral operational coordination.
The goal is to facilitate regulated trade, increase the security of the logistics chain, and preserve regional competitiveness.
Strategic Area
The border between Mexico and the United States is a region of great significance due to its social diversity, cultural richness, and economic dynamism. Furthermore, it constitutes a strategic area for strengthening the competitiveness, development, and well-being of both nations.
This importance is reflected in the fact that approximately 80% of bilateral trade passes through the 56 border crossings currently operating in an area spanning approximately 3,175 km.
To advance these objectives, the SRE coordinated and promoted the participation of agencies from all three levels of government in the Mexico-United States Binational Group on International Bridges and Crossings (GBPyCI). This is the official forum for dialogue, negotiation, and the conclusion of agreements regarding border infrastructure. Furthermore, it is co-chaired by the SRE and the U.S. Department of State.
In 2025, there were 7.59 million crossings by cargo trucks from Mexico to the United States, an average of nearly 20,800 per day. If traffic in both directions is considered to be similar, the total exceeds 15 million crossings annually—more than 40,000 per day. This dynamism is a central component of North American trade integration under the USMCA, with strategic corridors such as Nuevo Laredo–Laredo and Tijuana–Otay Mesa.