On November 18, the IBA assisted the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas-El Paso Branch with a trade roundtable that brought together representatives from different industries in southern New Mexico. The Federal Reserve Bank periodically uses roundtables to understand what is happening in terms of trade and industry in various parts of the nation. Approximately 15 private sector representatives participated, representing sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, industrial development, residential construction, customs brokerage and cross-border trade participated.