NCBFAA Endorses CBP Commissioner Nominee McAleenan
The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America endorsed President Donald Trump’s nominee for CBP commissioner, Kevin McAleenan, saying that he understands how to resolve ongoing challenges associated with e-commerce processing, the rollout of ACE and revision of customs…
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broker Part 111 regulations, according to a letter the group sent to the Senate Finance Committee (here). In the letter addressed to committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and ranking member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., NCBFAA President Geoffrey Powell added that McAleenan has demonstrated that CBP can work with its 49 partner government agencies in ensuring that imports meet requirements for health, safety, intellectual property, antidumping and countervailing duty enforcement, and “enlightened labor standards.” McAleenan "has demonstrated leadership within CBP that gives us confidence in the agency and should provide you assurance that it will meet its responsibilities in enforcement and in the facilitation of trade,” Powell said. “NCBFAA is strongly supportive of his nomination.” Powell urged the committee to hold a confirmation hearing “as soon as committee procedures and schedule permit.” Senate Finance didn't comment.