Yankees eyeing blockbuster trade deal before deadline
With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the New York Yankees are in a tough spot. Trailing in the AL East, with a battered rotation and a weak third base, they need a…
Trump holds call with China’s Xi, discusses trade, fentanyl, and global security
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump announced he held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing key issues including trade, fentanyl, and TikTok, according to a statement posted…
Trump Announces Creation of External Revenue Service to Shift Tax Burden to Foreign Trade Partners
PALM BEACH, FL — Former President Donald J. Trump announced plans to establish a new federal agency, the External Revenue Service (ERS), aimed at collecting revenue from foreign trade partners through tariffs…
CBP officers seize $496K in cocaine in commercial truck hauling cotton candy at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at World Trade Bridge seized cocaine hidden within a tractor trailer hauling cotton candy. “Our frontline officers continue to…
China-Tied Solar Trade Group Reportedly Lobbied White House In Effort To Forestall New Tariffs
A leading green energy trade group whose members include Chinese companies lobbied the White House in a bid to stave off potentially stiffer tariffs targeting Chinese solar companies. The Solar Energy Industries…
CBP Trade Summit in Philadelphia Highlights the Importance of Partnership
At a time when the U.S. economy is thriving, a standing-room-only crowd packed the halls of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit on March 26-28 in Philadelphia.…
Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy Miller addresses 2024 Trade Summit
Good morning. How’s everyone doing? It’s great to be here with such a distinguished group of individuals as we all work together on our shared mission. As Susan stated, CBP and our partners…
Closing Today: Virtual Registration for CBP 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit
WASHINGTON — Registration to virtually attend the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit remains open until 4 p.m., today. The Summit will take place virtually…
CBP officers seize over $8.4 million in methamphetamine at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operation officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $8,400,000 in street value. “Optimal targeting efforts were keen in…
Ex-Google Engineer Charged With Stealing Trade Secrets While Working For Chinese Companies
Ex-Google Engineer Charged With Stealing Trade Secrets While Working For Chinese Companies Jake Smith on March 6, 2024 An ex-Google employee was charged with stealing trade secrets while working for Chinese technology…
CBP officers seize 1,018 pounds of methamphetamine, 165 pounds of cocaine valued at $10.2 million at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized hard narcotics that totaled over $10,200,000 in street value. “CBP is proud of the…
COAC Convenes in Washington, D.C., for Last 16th Term Trade Advisory Committee Meeting
By Marcy Mason It was a time of reflection with an eye toward the future when the 16th term of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s trade advisory committee met for their last…
Monmouth, Ocean GOP Chairmen Trade Blame Over Election Night Losses
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The chairmen of the Monmouth County and Ocean County Republican parties exchanged barbs this week after Lakewood resident Avi Schnall defeated Republicans in a New Jersey assembly race…
CBP reaches milestone in providing relief to American businesses injured by unfair trade
WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that it has processed all outstanding imports subject to the Continuing Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000, otherwise known as the Byrd Amendment. “Under…
Governor Murphy’s 9-Day Far East Trade Mission – What Has Happened So Far
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey recently embarked on a nine-day Economic Trade Mission to East Asia, focusing his efforts on Japan and South Korea to bolster economic ties…
CBP offers free webinars to help businesses report trade violations
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a new series of quarterly training webinars and resources to help small- and medium-sized businesses report trade violations that threaten their bottom line…
CBP Trade Advisory Committee Convenes for Fiscal Year-End Public Meeting
Container ships docked at the port of Savannah in Georgia at dusk. Photo by Jerry Glaser Discussions began on a serious note when members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s trade advisory…
CBP officers seize $7.7 million in methamphetamine at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge this week seized $7.7 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. “Our frontline officers…
CBP officers seize $9.9 million in marijuana at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge this week seized more than two tons of marijuana in a single enforcement…
CBP officers seize over $910K in cocaine at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized cocaine that totaled over $910,000 in street value. “CBP is proud of the work…