Border Interagency Executive Council Confirms New Vice-Chair
Skipwith, who is currently the deputy assistant secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks with the U.S. Department of Interior, will serve a two-year term. Keep Reading
CBP Announces Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services
The agreements enable CBP to provide new or enhanced services on a reimbursable basis by creating partnerships with private sector and government entities. Keep Reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Department of Commerce Enhance ACE
Yearlong joint effort will streamline the AD/CVD case messages and case reference data functions, resulting in more user-friendly navigation for the trade community. Keep Reading
CBP’s Donations Partnership with GSA and City of Laredo Adds Roadway to World Trade Bridge
This temporary roadway donation will assist in the processing of northbound FAST empty trucks and decrease wait times at the cargo facility. Keep Reading
CBP’s Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Finalizes Update to Minimum Security Criteria
The CTPAT MSC WG, dismantled after completing its update, was composed of individuals representing the equities and interests of the entire supply chain spectrum. Keep Reading
Ports Open or Closed? Nielsen Heads to Border as Economic Impact Warnings Sound
"If no action, Border, or large sections of Border, will close. This is a National Emergency!" Trump tweeted today after days of threats. Keep Reading
New DHS Global Trade Task Force Seizes $1M in Counterfeit Goods in First Week
During a recent weeklong enforcement surge to launch the task force, CBP and HSI seized counterfeit goods with a manufacturer recommended retail price value of more than $1,000,0000. Keep Reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seeks Public Input on the Future of Trade
During the public meeting, a government executive panel will hear public comments from importers, brokers, and other private sector trade stakeholders. Keep Reading
U.S. Says China Hacking Increasing Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer’s report reflects U.S. skepticism and a possible source of new acrimony ahead of the meeting in Buenos Aires. Keep Reading
