Anamarie Ãvila FarÃas — The speaker thanked Assembly Member Avila Farías.
Anamarie Ãvila FarÃas — The speaker praises Member Anamarie Ávila Farías for her leadership and active participation on the California-Mexico Select Committee, highlighting her role in leading a delegation visit to Zacatecas, attending the Jalisco visit, and being present in Mexico City.
Kenya Samaripa — Kenya Samaripa, Vice President of International and Public Affairs for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, is introduced and begins testimony, then concludes by reaffirming the Chamber’s support for USMCA and broader legislative collaboration to advance regional economic goals.
Joaquin Lucan — Introduced as Executive Director of the Smarter Border Coalition.
Alejandra Amir Iteran — Introduced as Executive Director of the Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce.
Lucas Coleman — Introduced himself as Director of World Trade Center San Diego and began his testimony.
Nicolina Hernandez — Nicolina Hernandez, representing Toyota Motor North America, delivered a continuous testimony describing Toyota’s manufacturing, R&D, design, and supply-chain presence in California and across the U.S.-Mexico border. She highlighted Toyota’s impact on jobs, supplier facilities, investment, and philanthropy, and explained that Toyota fully complies with USMCA standards. She then urged that any USMCA updates preserve predictability, allow sufficient transition time, and include broader supplier engagement, concluding by reaffirming Toyota’s support for the agreement.
Chris Shimoda — Chris Shimoda testified on behalf of the California Trucking Association about the economic importance of California-Mexico trade to trucking, supply chain, and logistics. He cited the large share of surface trade moved by trucks, noted the benefits of USMCA for the industry, and recommended policy actions including continued border infrastructure investment, improved inspection technology and processes, stronger enforcement against cargo theft, and better enforcement of existing American laws such as cabotage rules.
Darren Monteiro — Introduced as being with California Dairies, Inc., and listed as a panel witness.
Darren Monteiro — Darren Monteiro, Chief Member Relations Officer for California Dairies Incorporated, introduced his remarks on the importance of agriculture and the California-Mexico relationship, then concluded by stressing that the relationship is critically important and encouraging continuity in the review process, while inviting questions.
Adrian Granda — Introduced as handling government relations with the Port of Long Beach and identified as the final panelist.
Adrian Granda — Adrian Granda of the Port of Long Beach is introduced as the next speaker, greeted, and asked to summarize his prepared remarks.
Darren (California Dairies) — Introduced as the next speaker, representing California Dairies and agriculture.
Truth — Truth introduces themself as a public commenter and uses their brief time to speak about the perspective of residents in Imperial Beach and Coronado, arguing that reduced tourism has harmed those communities and calling for a permanent enforcement mechanism regarding Mexico.
Director of Education and Environmental Advocacy for Wilmar de Colores — A nonprofit representative testifies in support of the hearing and describes the organization as an outdoor equity nonprofit serving underserved communities.
Melissa Corona — Melissa Corona, a program manager at the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board, testifies about Tijuana River Valley pollution and sewage issues.
Mark González — Referenced as one of the members who care deeply about the issue and were undersold in their commitment.
Carl DeMaio — The speaker notes that Mr. Carrillo, identified here as Carl DeMaio, unfortunately could not make it despite having been expected, and then adds that several other committee members who had traveled to Mexico with the group on prior occasions were present.
Ms. Miloslava Perez-Lopez — Acknowledged as Director General for North America within Mexico's Secretary of Economy and thanked for leadership and partnership.
Julian Kennedy — Introduced as President and CEO of the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and thanked the chairs for the opportunity to speak.
Julian Kennedy, President and CEO of the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce — Thanked the committee and closed his remarks on USMCA's opportunities and complexities for small businesses.
Julian — Referenced as someone whose views were being paraphrased or affirmed.
Secretary Marcelo Ebrard — Praised for continued service and leadership in the negotiations.
Miroslava Pérez-López — Miroslava Pérez-López, Director General for North America in the Office of the Secretary of the Economy, is introduced and invited to begin testimony. She then opens her remarks by thanking the committee for the invitation and speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Economy.
Miroslava Pérez-López — Pedro refers to Miroslava Pérez-López as a friend and ally.
Pedro Casas Al-A-Latriste — Pedro Casas Al-A-Latriste, Executive Vice President and CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce, is introduced and referenced as a presenter bringing valuable recent data and research to the discussion.
Ministry of Economy — Identified as the institution participating in the hearing.
Marcelo Ebrard — Marcelo Ebrard is identified as the Secretary of Economy, and the testimony is being delivered on his behalf.
Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez — Identified as Undersecretary for Foreign Trade.
Pedro Casas — Named as the co-panelist sharing the panel.
Pedro Casas — Pedro Casas opens his testimony by thanking the Chair and committee members for the opportunity to speak. He then continues by expressing appreciation for sharing the space with Miroslava Pérez and others, framing his remarks as part of a broader discussion about the strategic U.S.-Mexico partnership under the USMCA.
Dr. Rafael Fernández de Castro — Pedro mentions Dr. Rafael Fernández de Castro among other colleagues.
Pedro — Pedro is thanked for his testimony, then referenced in a follow-up question about his earlier presentation and maps showing China overtaking the U.S. as a top partner for more countries, and finally thanked again for his testimony and data.
Miroslava Lopez — The chair addresses Miroslava Lopez with a question about the opening academic panel and proposed ideas for strengthening the agreement.
Anamarie Ãvila FarÃas — Anamarie Ávila Farías is acknowledged as a new Assemblywoman from the Contra Costa area, then introduces herself as representing the Bay Area, Contra Costa County, and Assembly District 15, expressing appreciation and honor at hearing the important testimony on economic development. She is also briefly thanked for hosting the panel.
David Alvarez — David Alvarez is repeatedly acknowledged during the meeting: he is introduced as a colleague and chair of the economic development committee, thanked for his opening remarks and testimony, and later recognized for his leadership in launching the Cali-Baja Consortium of Higher Education and supporting cross-border education efforts.
David Alvarez — Thanked for bringing the panel together.
David Alvarez — The member was thanked multiple times as the discussion wrapped up, with speakers expressing appreciation for the opportunity to ask questions and for hosting the panel on the important matter.
David Alvarez — The speaker thanked Assembly Member Alvarez and expressed appreciation for his participation in the day’s proceedings.
David Alvarez — David Alvarez is praised as a champion who reaches out to and educates colleagues, and he then speaks about the importance of addressing jobs, housing, health care, child care, and environmental justice to create better policy in Sacramento, thanking attendees for their support and presence.
Jose Solache — Likely the 'Assemblymember Salachi' being thanked for leadership and active participation in the California and Mexico Select Committee; the name appears to be a transcription error.
Dr. Rafael Fernandez de Castro — Introduced as director of the Center for U.S.-Mexico Studies at UC San Diego and first panelist.
Dr. Ismael Placencia — Dr. Ismael Placencia of CETYS University is introduced as a panelist, and the meeting then transitions into his testimony before the committee.
Dr. Placencia — Asked to submit prepared testimony; praised for outlining five concrete points to strengthen, including visa and binational certification issues.
Luis Videgaray — Identified as Mexico's then foreign minister and part of the political negotiation effort.
Diana Dominguez — Diana Dominguez is introduced as a virtual participant and trade and investment representative for the Americas at Go-Biz, then she introduces herself and explains that she serves as a trade and investment representative covering the Americas and Oceania from Sacramento.
Julian Canante — Introduced as President and CEO of the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.