The feds are throwing the shade on trade violations, and you can now have a peek behind the curtain. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) just rolled out a pair of nifty dashboards designed to give us a clearer view of the fight against trade cheats and rule breakers. CBP's goal? Total transparency and more eyes on the fine print of commerce.
"With the launch of these dashboards, we are empowering the trade community and the public with clear insights into the scope and nature of trade violation allegations," proclaimed CBP’s Executive Director of Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Eric Choy. The public and trade insiders can now snoop on global trends in trade violations, including where they're coming from and what kinds of shady deals CBP is sifting through. These dashboards take a spot on CBP's website at Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Statistics and e-Allegations Statistics.
Got a bone to pick with dodgy trade practices? The Enforce and Protect Act dashboard is your new best friend. This tool sheds light on details like what kind of dumping duty dodging is going down and exactly where these economic shenanigans are happening. By filing a formal accusation, trade players can get the ball rolling on investigations into suspect activity.
The e-Allegations program is open door policy personified. Whether you're Joe Public or a trade pro, you can tip off CBP to any kind of trade trickery you spot. After all, keeping the country's economy on the up-and-up—and stopping harmful products at the border—is a team effort. As per CBP, their collaboration with partners stands as a bulwark against dangers to both economic wellbeing and public health.
