Center for Border Economic Development


 

The Center for Border Economic Development (C-BED) is in a unique position to marshal resources from across New Mexico State University (NMSU) to promote business expansion and economic development in communities along the U.S.-Mexico border. An important collaborator in our efforts is Arrowhead Center. Our mission and that of Arrowhead complement each other, and this has resulted in a productive partnership.
C-BED seeks to complement existing development efforts along the border by working closely with businesses, governments, NGOs, and other border stakeholders to identify impediments to economic development and to propose solutions to overcome those impediments. Many of the studies conducted since C-BED's founding in 2021 involve economic impact and infrastructure projects, including a study for the Border Task Force on the Paso del Norte Region and an economic impact study of the Santa Teresa Port of Entry and Santa Teresa industrial parks.

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A timeline of Trump’s tariffs and how they are affecting U.S. college students

 

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imported goods from countries like Mexico, Canada, and China — and has even threatened tariffs on the European Union. Tariffs can drive up the cost of many products that students rely on every day. From laptops and smartphones to clothing and school supplies, higher prices on imported goods can strain already tight college budgets. New Mexico State University Professor of Economics Chris Erickson discussed what college students can expect in the next few years.

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Economic effects of tariffs, federal cuts, immigration policy and more

 

Tariffs are likely to drive up the price of avocados. So, do restaurant owners raise menu prices now? And if so, will they ever come back down? KC Counts talks with Dr. Chris Erickson and Dr. Kim Kerr about how the Trump administration's economic policy might affect New Mexico and the nation.

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