[Weekly News Roundup] Stay Ahead of the Game: What 36 Hours of Continuing Education Mean for Custom Brokers

Stay informed and up-to-date on the latest customs regulations and international trade developments. In this episode, Annik throws out three trending news articles for the week: the new rule from the US Custom and Border Protection mandating licensed custom brokers to complete 36 hours of continuing education every three years, the recent visit of Janet Yellen to China and the lack of progress achieved during the trip, and USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai's visit to Mexico to discuss USMCA.

Main Points

The episode provides information on how licensed customs brokers will require accredited courses and emphasizes the importance of being proactive in fulfilling the education requirements. Key insights include the impact on professional development, benefits of staying informed, and potential consequences of non-compliance.

We move on to skepticism surrounding high-profile visits like Janet Yellen's to China and the unresolved issue of trade tariffs. The conversation highlights potential impacts on intellectual property rights and forced labor laws, and an upcoming series on forced labor is announced.  

Similarly USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai's visit to Mexico to meet with her Mexican and Canadian counterparts for USMCA discussions yielded very little news.  We talk through that information and speculate on what is next on the horizon.

Don't miss this insightful episode that offers valuable insights into customs regulations and international trade.

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Host: Annik Sobing: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annik-sobing-mba-b226251a2/ 
Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 
Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ 
Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/

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