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Henry Cuellar: “Last year, we had more than $863 billion of trade between…”

Featuring: Henry Cuellar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 28

Ep. 16. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28): Congressman on the Border

Published June 19, 2024 | Video Starts at 02:01

They think that crime is high here at the border, but it's not. It's a different thing. First of all, trade and tourism is so important. Last year, we had more than $863 billion of trade between the US and Mexico. Jobs are created on both sides of the border. Trade is important. Tourism is very important. (02:01–02:07)

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Asserts that trade between the US and Mexico amounted to over $863 billion last year.

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