San Diego and Tijuana form a cross-border economy of over 7 million residents. San Diego contributes strengths in research, defense, biotechnology and higher education, while Tijuana has developed into a global hub for advanced manufacturing, particularly in aerospace, electronics, and medical devices.
The supply chains between the two cities are so tightly connected that the region functions as a single production system, marketed by regional leaders as “CaliBaja.”
Every day, thousands of people cross the international border for work, study, shopping or healthcare. Despite the presence of one of the busiest border crossings in the world, this daily movement reflects the deeply interdependent labor market…