Tag: u_s_customs_and_border_protection

• Mullin, CBP Commissioner Scott Tour Arizona Cargo Facility, Highlight Contraband Fight

  19 Oct 2026 5:42 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott toured a Phoenix Sky Harbor cargo inspection facility, where officers screen imports for drugs, counterfeit goods and other threats.

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• DHS Reports Record-Low FY 2026 Border Crossings as Mullin and Scott Tour Arizona Wall

  16 Oct 2026 2:31 p.m.

  Preliminary data show 98,708 southwest border apprehensions, a 95% drop from the Biden administration, and a 17th consecutive month with zero Border Patrol releases.

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• FMC Proposes $200,000-Per-Voyage Fee on Spanish Ships Over Port Access Dispute

  15 Oct 2026 5:12 p.m. · Source: Flexport Global Logistics Update

  Federal Maritime Commission proposes a $200,000 fee on every Spanish-flagged voyage into U.S. ports plus limits on five Spanish import categories worth $3.6 billion annually, opening a 60-day comment window.

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• CBP Opens CAPE Phase 3 Refund Filing Channel as Trade Court Injunction Fight Escalates

  8 Oct 2026 3:05 p.m. · Source: Flexport Global Logistics Update

  CBP launched CAPE Phase 3 refund filings on October 6, logging 477 declarations, while importers and the government clash over how far the CIT's injunction power reaches.

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• US Tariffs on Canadian Goods Take Effect as Steel Pact Targets Transshipment

  1 Oct 2026 5:23 p.m. · Source: Flexport Global Logistics Update

  New US restrictions on Canadian motorcycles, dairy and direct-to-consumer alcohol are rejecting customs entries outright, while a new steel pact and planned China tariff cuts move through review.

  BusinessTradeEconomyTransportationAsiaEuropeUSACanadaChina Canada import restrictionsSection 301 reviewsteel transshipmentmelt-and-pour disclosureU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionJamieson GreerHarmonized Tariff ScheduleFlexport Global Logistics Update

• House Floor Today: DHS Intelligence Training, Agroterrorism Exercise and NEXUS Bills

  16 Sep 2026 12:22 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

  Congress.gov lists three House bills for September 16, 2026: DHS intelligence and analysis training, a civil preparedness agroterrorism exercise, and linking family NEXUS applications.

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• DHS and CBP Announce 16 Straight Months of Zero Releases at the Border

  16 Sep 2026 10:32 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  DHS and CBP report 16 consecutive months of zero border releases, with southwest border apprehensions down 94% from the Biden administration average and drug seizures up 73%.

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• DHS S&T Demonstrates Facial Biometrics for Secure Border Exits

  1 Sep 2026 1:40 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate showcased facial biometric technology at the Progreso International Bridge. This initiative aims to enhance security and efficiency for pedestrians exiting the U.S., supporting CBP's mission and legislative requirements.

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• DHS Reports 15 Months of Zero Border Releases, Historic Low Crossings

  13 Aug 2026 2:17 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced 15 consecutive months of zero releases at the border, with apprehensions at historic lows. This trend reflects robust enforcement policies and increased drug interdictions, according to officials.

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• DHS Secretary Mullin Visits Alaska to Commend CBP and TSA Personnel

  11 Aug 2026 4:46 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Anchorage, Alaska, meeting with CBP and TSA personnel. He observed cargo screening and airport security operations, discussing support for remote airports and commending frontline efforts against illicit goods.

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• DHS Reports 14 Consecutive Months of Zero Border Releases, Citing Policy Success

  16 Jul 2026 2:11 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced 14 consecutive months of zero border releases, attributing historically low illegal crossings to Trump administration policies. Drug interdictions and trade enforcement also saw significant activity in June.

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• Three Mexican Nationals Arrested with Assault Rifles at Texas Border

  8 Jul 2026 1:17 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Three Mexican nationals were arrested near Presidio, Texas, for illegally crossing the border with firearms, including AK-style assault rifles. U.S. Border Patrol agents recovered the weapons and ammunition, leading to charges of illegal possession.

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• DHS Reports 13 Consecutive Months of Zero Border Releases, Citing Historic Security Gains

  19 Jun 2026 11:26 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  The Department of Homeland Security announced 13 consecutive months of zero border releases, with historically low crossings and significant increases in drug interdictions, attributing success to robust enforcement policies.

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• New U.S. Import Regulations and Persistent Global Freight Challenges Impact Shippers

  18 Jun 2026 1:14 p.m. · Source: Flexport Global Logistics Update

  Importers face new CBP forced labor guidance and a mandatory CPSC eFiling deadline of July 8, 2026. Global ocean and air freight markets remain tight with rising rates and capacity constraints, urging shippers to book well in advance.

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• UK Citizen Sentenced for Illegal Entry into Maine

  4 Jun 2026 11:32 a.m. · Source: FBI

  A UK citizen received time served for illegally entering the U.S. from Quebec into Maine. Apprehended after passersby reported him, his case is part of "Operation Take Back America" against illegal immigration.

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• American Airlines and CBP Partner to Enhance Security and Travel at DFW Hub

  27 May 2026 10:08 a.m. · Source: American Airlines

  American Airlines and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are partnering to transform Dallas Fort Worth International Airport into a secure, smooth international gateway. This collaboration aims to enhance the customer journey at American's largest hub.

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• Trump Administration Reports Full Year of Zero Border Releases and Historic Low Crossings

  15 May 2026 9:47 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  The Trump administration announced a full year of zero border releases and historically low crossings, with April apprehensions down 94% from the Biden administration's average, alongside increased drug interdictions and trade enforcement.

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