The downside of border closings

Partial closures at key U.S.-Mexico border crossings are costing billions in trade and causing chaos and political fallout:...After railway operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, were temporarily suspended this month to send officers to process migrants, businesses reported a drop in traffic and damage to local economies. ... The closure of the Lukeville Port of Entry in Arizona led gas stations and restaurants on both sides of the border to cut hours. Some businesses are even contemplating closing temporarily, the Arizona Republic reports. ... A complete border shutdown, as proposed by former President Trump and other GOP candidates, could cost the U.S. billions of dollars in trade.  Food and fuel chains would be disrupted. Auto parts would likely become scarce. In less than a month, Americans may run out of avocados. Mexico, which is currently experiencing economic growth, would likely be thrown into disarray — which could spark more migration. More