Mexico urges against migrant-related US border closures hurting trade

Mexico’s foreign ministry urged U.S. authorities on Thursday not to take “unilateral measures” complicating trade at the border with the United States, as some ports of entry have been shut down.

U.S. officials have temporarily closed some border crossings to shift Customs and Border Protection officers to process more migrant arrivals, limiting the flow of goods into the country.

Mexico added it was in constant contact with U.S. authorities and business leaders “to look for operations to be reestablished, given the situation.”

Rail operator Union Pacific said thousands of tons of customer freight were stalled as train traffic to Mexico via Eagle Pass in Texas has halted.

The pass is one of the busiest gateways between the U.S. and Mexico and was shut as media outlets reported migrants from Mexico riding on rail cars to cross into the small Texas city.

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