California leader races against time to secure crucial border project funding
San Diego port-of-entry plan needs quick federal backing before next administration takes over. Governor pushes to highlight Mexico trade benefits instead of migration talks
Gavin Newsom plans a last-minute trip to San Diego this week‚ pushing for quick federal backing of a much-needed border entry point. The California governor wants to lock-in resources before the upcoming change in Washington DC
The timing is key — with Donald Trumpʼs recent win (driven by his tough-on-immigration stance) theres growing pressure to secure funding for the cross-border project. The president-electʼs november victory got major support from voters who backed his mass-deportation plans
Newsom is trying to move the border talk in a different direction: focusing on dollars-and-cents instead of division. His main points about US-Mexico commerce include:
- Trade partnerships that keep prices low for shoppers
- Millions of cross-border jobs
- Strong economic growth for both countries
The governor sees this port-of-entry as a key piece in keeping trade flowing; its not just about managing people crossing back-and-forth but about keeping business moving too
