Foreign Affairs and Trade

Fair trade and open markets for American goods and agricultural products are critical to our economic prosperity. However, while trade can create jobs and expand opportunities in some sectors, it often costs jobs in others. Congressman Hinojosa believes that more funding is needed for trade adjustment assistance and that worker retraining must lead to real, good-paying jobs.

He has supported efforts to provide more efficient cross border trade with Mexico, America's second largest trading partner, through construction of new international ports and more efficient customs and inspection procedures.

Left:  Cong. Hinojosa discusses trade and border issues with the Mexican Ambassador to the U.S., Arturo Sarukhan.

Congressman Hinojosa helped Fox Packaging Company in McAllen, Texas, resolve a problem it was having in importing fabric from China. Through his efforts, the US Customs Service released Fox's shipment so that the company could fill its orders and keep its plant open, keeping 250 employees on the payroll in McAllen, Texas.

I supported free trade agreements for Panama and Colombia. These treaties are will open up new markets for South Texas products. Congressman Hinojosa is examining each treaty individually to ensure that the interests of South Texas, labor, the environment, and the U.S. are protected