Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
Category: Customs and Border Protection (US)
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Palm Beach Rallies Behind a Restaurant Manager Held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
After nearly two weeks in detention, José Gonzalez, the popular host of an upscale restaurant, returns home.
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Flying Abroad? Get Ready for New Facial-Recognition Tech at Departure Gates.
New facial-recognition tools being tested at Orlando International Airport could soon be keeping track of travelers at departure gates across the country.
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Midair Fork Attack Forces International Flight to Divert to Boston
A 28-year-old man stabbed two teenagers during a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt, according to federal prosecutors.
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Airlines Told to Disregard Gender- Neutral ‘X’ on U.S. Passports and Add ‘M’ or ‘F’
Although passports with an “X” marker remain valid, a new federal rule requires airlines on their internal information system to mark passengers with an “M” or an “F.”
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Possible Government Shutdown
A federal work stoppage could bring longer lines at the airport, national park closures, and significant losses in tourism revenue.
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Trump Administration Bars Some Giant Brand Bicycles, Citing Forced Labor
The Trump administration said it would begin seizing Giant brand bicycles manufactured in Taiwan at the U.S. border, after an investigation found evidence of forced labor.
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Inside Lutnick’s Department of Deal-making
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is building an investment accelerator inside the agency, though his hardball tactics with companies are raising concern.
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DJI’s Chinese Drones Face U.S. Ban
Farmers, builders and police officers use drones made by DJI, a Chinese company. Trump and his allies want to stop all imports.
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A Tariff Loophole on Cheap Imports Has Closed. How Will It Affect Shoppers?
The end of the “de minimis” exemption — which allowed packages less than $800 to enter the U.S. tariff-free — is leading to confusion.
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Fearing Customs Chaos, DHL Joins Others in Suspending U.S. Shipments
The halt by one of the world’s largest couriers comes after President Trump eliminated an exemption on tariffs levied on imported goods valued under $800.