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…
Biden Admin Removes Dozens Of Chinese Companies From Trade Blacklist Same Day Top Official Announces Beijing Visit
Biden Admin Removes Dozens Of Chinese Companies From Trade Blacklist Same Day Top Official Announces Beijing Visit Jake Smith on August 22, 2023 The Biden administration removed dozens of Chinese companies from…
Construction of new non-intrusive inspection system will commence at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry is announcing upcoming construction in the pre-primary inspection area of World Trade Bridge as part of a Non-Intrusive…
SOPDOC Troy Miller addresses Green Trade Forum
Good morning, everyone. It’s my first time here at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. What a beautiful facility, right? It’s awesome and I thank them so much for them hosting this…
Agenda Announced for CBP’s Inaugural Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum
WASHINGTON— U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the agenda and speakers for the inaugural Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum being held July 11 at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in…
US Readies Next Shot In Key China Trade War: REPORT
US Readies Next Shot In Key China Trade War: REPORT John Hugh DeMastri on June 28, 2023 The Biden administration is considering further action to restrict the export of high-powered AI chips…
CBP Senior Official Performing Duties of Commissioner addresses trade advisory committee public meeting
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) held its quarterly public meeting June 14 and unanimously passed 24 recommendations to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including 16 on the agency’s…
US Trade Deficit Skyrockets In April As Exports Plummet Almost $10 Billion
US Trade Deficit Skyrockets In April As Exports Plummet Almost $10 Billion Jason Cohen on June 7, 2023 The U.S. trade deficit ballooned by $14 billion in April compared to March as…
Russia And Ukraine Trade Blame Over Dam Collapse In War Hotspot
Russia And Ukraine Trade Blame Over Dam Collapse In War Hotspot Micaela Burrow on June 6, 2023 Russia and Ukraine accused the other of causing a major dam on the Dnieper river…
CBP Invites Public Comments for Discussion at Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum
WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection today issued a reminder for public comments in anticipation of the upcoming Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum; an event designed to solicit and share ideas related…
‘Guilty Of Being Stupid’: Warren Buffett’s No. 2 Says US Should ‘Get Along With China’ And Have ‘A Lot Of Free Trade’
‘Guilty Of Being Stupid’: Warren Buffett’s No. 2 Says US Should ‘Get Along With China’ And Have ‘A Lot Of Free Trade’ Harold Hutchison on May 8, 2023 The vice chairman of…
COAC Trade Advisory Committee Convenes in Sunny Seattle
No rain was in the forecast when the 16th term of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s trade advisory committee met in Seattle on March 29. It also was smooth sailing indoors when…
Europe Fires First Shot In ‘Green’ Trade War Against The Biden Admin
Europe Fires First Shot In ‘Green’ Trade War Against The Biden Admin John Hugh DeMastri on March 16, 2023 The European Commission proposed legislation Thursday designed to enhance the European Union’s (EU)…
CBP Officers Seize Over $1 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 seized marijuana that totaled over $1,000,000 in street value. “Frontline officers at the…
CBP Officers Seize Over $1.9 Million in Cocaine 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 seized cocaine that totaled over $1,900,000 in street value. “Officers in the cargo…
Completion of Large-Scale Donation Project at World Trade LPOE
LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the City of Laredo are pleased to announce the completion of a large-scale infrastructure improvements project at…
Soaring egg prices lead to black market trade, smuggling
Laurel Duggan on February 10, 2023 TRENTON, NJ – With egg prices soaring from around $2.99 per dozen in the New York and New Jersey area just a year ago to over…
US Notches Record Trade Deficit In 2022 — Thanks Partly To China
US Notches Record Trade Deficit In 2022 — Thanks Partly To China Trevor Schakohl on February 7, 2023 The U.S. trade deficit increased to its highest recorded level in 2022, thanks in…
Democrats’ Climate Bill Sparks Potential Green Trade War With Europe
Democrats’ Climate Bill Sparks Potential Green Trade War With Europe John Hugh DeMastri on January 17, 2023 Leaders in the European Union are intensifying efforts to compete with the U.S. on green…
CBP Officers Seize Over $7.5 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 seized marijuana that totaled over $7,500,000 in street value. “World Trade Bridge officers…
CBP Officers Seize Over $900K in Methamphetamine 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 seized methamphetamine that totaled over $900,000 in street value. “Officers at the World…