US Senate votes to advance $70 billion funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol

$70B plan would fund Border Patrol for 3 years

The Iran war is pushing Southeast Asia to debate the once unthinkable: Whether ships will need to pay to transit the Strait of Malacca

Spiking FedEx, UPS fuel fees are grabbing shippers’ attention | Supply Chain Dive

USPS preps phased approach for new package dimension reporting rules | Supply Chain Dive

UPS’ Happy Returns expands reach to 10K drop-off locations | Supply Chain Dive

UPS’s RFID Sensing Technology Transforms Logistics Industry, Giving Customers Unprecedented Package Visibility and Reliability

UPS is the first provider t offer RFID Technology to track packages throughout the entire network

FTC Announces “Made in the USA” Sweep, Including Three Law Enforcement Actions to Protect American Consumers and Businesses | Federal Trade Commission

Companies and individuals are receiving 6-figure penalties for false claims such as American made, built in America and/or displaying US flags on packaging among other statements.  

The Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act (H.R. 8288, introduced April 15 by Reps. Amo, D-R.I., and Shreve, R-Ind.) would codify an annual Bureau of Industry and Security conference, require BIS to conduct industry outreach on new export control rules, and require BIS to report to Congress on its efforts to educate and inform industry to bolster compliance.

CROSS Ruling  This ruling clarifies the role of technology providers in the Customs space.  It is important reading for Tech providers

Mexico, US Discuss Stronger ROO for 'Key Industrial Goods' in USMCA Talks