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Looming port strike could slam a fragile system, says customs broker

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson
Sep 25, 2024
Dockworkers may act as soon as Tuesday, potentially disrupting the supply chain and costing the economy $5 billion daily.
Dockworkers may go on strike at East and Gulf coast ports starting next week.
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Some U.S. manufacturers are still benefiting from Trump-era tariffs

by Richard Cunningham
Jun 16, 2023
The Biden administration hasn’t removed Trump’s tariffs on steel or aluminum — to the benefit of some U.S. manufacturers.
"Everyone kind of expected when President Biden came into office that that the China tariffs would go away," said customs broker Gretchen Blough. "But everything's still in place."
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This customs broker is on the front line of the trade war

by Bennett Purser
Jun 27, 2019
Gretchen Blough is reminded of her family's struggles working in American steel.
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Trade showdown

Want to know the nitty-gritty on tariffs? Ask a customs broker

by Phoebe Unterman and Kai Ryssdal
Sep 26, 2018
Your two top tariff questions, answered.
Customs brokers work with U.S. ports to help importers get their shipments.
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Brexiters say smooth post-Brexit trade with the EU is possible

by Stephen Beard
Sep 20, 2018
Brexiters say the port of Felixstowe shows the country can manage post Brexit.
Gantry cranes unload containers on the dockside in Felixstowe.
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Final Note

Giant African snails seized at Los Angeles airport

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 14, 2014
Customs officials seized a live shipment of the animals which can carry disease.
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