Border Issues

Truckers on California-Mexico Border Confident Amid Trump’s English Language Rule

By National Security Desk | July 6, 2025

Despite President Trump’s new English fluency requirements for cross-border commercial truck drivers, those on the California-Mexico border report no fears and assert their ability to meet job demands, exposing a disconnect between federal policy and frontline reality.

President Donald Trump's administration recently implemented a stringent English language proficiency requirement for commercial truck drivers crossing from Mexico into the United States. While the official narrative claims this mandate ensures safety and compliance, voices from the front lines at the Otay Mesa port of entry in California tell a different story. Approximately 4,000 commercial trucks cross daily at Otay Mesa, representing a crucial artery for U.S.-Mexico trade. Despite the new rule threatening fines up to $10,000 and even license revocation for noncompliance, veteran Mexican truckers express confidence they already possess sufficient English skills or are actively improving them. Donaciano...

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