The new U.S. Executive Order on strengthening customs enforcement: two questions that matter
The U.S. is entering a new era of customs enforcement. But while Executive Order strengthening customs enforcement sets an ambitious agenda, can CBP realistically deliver it after decades of declining trade expertise? This article explores what the Order means in practice and what importers should do now to reduce their compliance risks.
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