TEXAS — It’s been about a week since Gov. Greg Abbott lifted controversial extra vehicle inspections at the border, allowing trade and traffic to flow normally.

But critics say that the damage done could be long lasting, and that it may take time for things to fully return to normal. It’s estimated that overall, the state lost about $4.2 billion during the border backups.

Capital Tonight’s Brett Shipp spoke with Gerald Schwebel. He’s the former chair of the Border Trade Alliance and the executive vice president of IBC Bank in Laredo.

Watch their full conversation above.