WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF)- The economic impact of shutting down border crossings for two freight lines that carry 45 perecnt of goods between the U.S. and mexico could soon be felt by consumerson both sides of the border.
It will be a cascading effect if the train gateways in El Paso and Eagle Pass continue to be shut down, with Border Protection Services sending agents to help process migrants instead. Livestock feeders are already starting to feel the pinch.
Ford and Toyota, not overly concerned at this point, but Stellantis warns issues of production at North American facilties will quickly reach consumers. Union Pacific estimates losses at more than 200-million dollars a day; BNSF offers no stimated impact information – yet.
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