Southwest Economy, First Quarter 2020
Mexico’s higher costs under USMCA may potentially offset gains from China-related trade spurt with U.S.
Approval of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) could change trade within the North American region, affecting
output and weakening North America’s global competitiveness.
April 06, 2020
GDP gain realized in shale boom’s first 10 years
The U.S. shale boom has benefited the nation’s oil trade balance and oil-producing regions and led to unusually large employment and output gains.
August 20, 2019
Labor scarcity, trade woes squeeze Texas business, survey finds
Businesses face difficulty both trying to hire in a historically tight labor market and navigating tariffs and trade policy uncertainty.
July 11, 2019
Trade tensions cloud outlook as Texas experiences moderate growth
The region’s moderate expansion continues, despite a weakening outlook. Job gains were solid in May, with most industries and major metros adding to payrolls, and labor markets remaining historically tight.
June 27, 2019
Globally competitive Texas exports sensitive to U.S. trade policy
Texas, the nation’s largest exporting state, enjoys a strong position in world trade. The state continues to see exports climb, and it exhibits a manufacturing edge in energy-related products and intermediate goods based on an index of comparative advantage.
April 11, 2019