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The A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business' Texas Center provides leadership and support to South Texas border communities in their economic development efforts, including activities in the areas of business development, education, health care, public administration, and the environment.
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A Trilateral Framework for Security, Technology, and Industrial Competitiveness
The 2026 USMCA review represents both a risk and an opportunity. With the right framework, it can become the foundation for a new era of trilateral competitiveness. This framerwork proposal is built on three institutional pillars, each addressing a critical gap in current North American cooperation. Together, they transform the agreement from a static rulebook into a dynamic platform for continental competitiveness.
Recent Op-Ed Articles
Op-Eds focused on innovation, economic development, digital transformation, and exponential technologies.
Navigating the New Era of U.S.-Mexico Trade
"In an era of rapid change, understanding the nuances of U.S.-México trade is crucial for businesses, policymakers, and academics. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state and future prospects of cross-border commerce."
-Dr. Daniel Covarrubias
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Vision 2026 Economic Outlook Report
Presented at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce's Laredo Vision 2026 Conference, this annual report presents updated economic, demographic, and trade indicators for Laredo while featuring a lead article that examines a timely issue central to North American commerce and regional competitiveness
Port of Laredo Economic Outlook
Laredo's Port of Entry position in the North American trade landscape, priorities for the 2026 USMCA review, and the importance of the bilateral vs trilateral debate
Presented by Dr. Daniel Covarrubias at Laredo's Vision 2026 Conference
Employment vulnerability across the USMCA region
Texas Center Research Reveals 9.9 Million Jobs Across North America Face Exposure to Trade Disruptions.
Navigating Growth as the Nation’s Busiest Trade Hub
Presented at the World Affairs Council Austin 2025 Conference by
Dr. Daniel Covarrubias
Reimagining North American Economic Integration
Three decades of integration generated more than 17 million jobs and $1.6 trillion in trade. Today's compartmentalized policies threaten everything.
Are we ready for the next era of cross-border trade?
From Border Basics to Logistechs: Laredo’s role in the next era of cross-border logistics
Record truck volumes, reliable daily averages, and two world-class bridges make Laredo thebest classroom for learning logistics at scale.