Category: Customs and Border Protection (US)

21 Birds Are Found at Miami Airport Stuffed in Underwear and Hidden in a Belt

The New York Times – Travel:
Two men, who arrived separately from Cuba days apart, each carried clutches of live birds concealed in their clothes, the authorities said.
US Hits Canada With Ban on Some Dairy and Liquor Products

The New York Times – Business:
An outright ban on certain Canadian products took effect Tuesday, escalating a damaging trade fight between the two North American allies.
To a Binational Tribe, Trump’s Border Wall Feels Like Betrayal

The New York Times – On the Runway:
An escalating confrontation on Native land southwest of Tucson threatens to upend decades of uneasy cooperation between the Tohono O’odham Nation and the United States.
In West Texas, Trump’s Border Wall Collides With Latino History

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A century ago, Mexican American families came together to build an adobe church near the border. Can its bell toll again as the wall expansion nears?
Sugar Importer With Trump Ties Said to Maintain Abusive Labor Practices

The New York Times – Business:
A watchdog group said the Dominican company continued to violate labor standards after President Trump lifted an import ban last year.
These New Travel Initiatives Could Slash Airport Wait Times

The New York Times – Travel:
U.S. airlines and airports are experimenting with initiatives that screen passengers and their bags more efficiently in an effort to slash wait times.
Trump Administration Pushes Forward With Tariffs Based on Forced Labor Laws

The New York Times – Business:
Nonprofit groups have applauded an investigation on trade in goods made with forced labor but say that the Trump administration should go further to enforce its own laws
Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows

The New York Times – Business:
A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.
Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows

The New York Times – Business:
A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.
Trump Administration Takes Steps to Refund $166 Billion in Tariffs

The New York Times – Business:
The government debuted a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president’s trade policy.
The Night the Government Closed the Skies Over El Paso

The New York Times – Business:
A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
Trump Administration to Begin Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs

The New York Times – Business:
The government will debut a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president’s trade policy.