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Amid Border Scandal, Acting CBP Chief Sanders Resigns; Morgan Set to be Agency’s New “Acting” Head

Posted June 25, 2019

Under Other Government Departments-Agencies, U.S. Customs Issues

The acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, John Sanders, has announced that he will be stepping down early next month, while reports are that President Trump is set to name Mark Morgan, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as his new border chief  Continue Reading

Trump White House Presses Threat to Close US-Mexico Border This Week

Posted April 01, 2019

Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues

Despite warnings about negative economic impacts that it would cause, Trump doubled-down on his threat to close the southern border, while also vowing to cut off aid to Central American countries.  Continue Reading

AAPA Questions CBP Policy on Agency’s Staff Facilities at Ports

Posted December 03, 2018

Under Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, U.S. Customs Issues

U.S. maritime port authorities have complained that CBP is pressuring them to build new on-site facilities for its customs officers, projects which they feel should be funded by the federal government.  Continue Reading

Collaboration is Key at CBP’s East Coast Trade Symposium

Posted December 20, 2017

Under International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies, U.S. Customs Issues

Acting Commissioner Kevin McAleenan assured the 700 symposium attendees that CBP would continue to finish “the ambitious efforts that we’ve been collaborating on for the last several years.”  Continue Reading

U.S. Customs to Focus on Technology and E-Commerce in 2018

Posted November 06, 2017

Under International Trade Issues, U.S. Customs Issues

Taking advantage of technology advancements and dealing with the rapid growth of e-commerce will be among the CBP’s top priorities next year, acting commissioner Kevin McAleenan said last week.  Continue Reading