U.S. Chamber Urges Customs Reauthorization Passage

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce voiced support for the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, in a letter dated Dec. 10. “This legislation would facilitate trade, improve customs enforcement, advance government agency cooperation, enhance enforcement of intellectual property rights, and set the global standard for border management,” the chamber said in a letter to Congress. Among other things, chamber said the measure will help smooth cross-border friction, help trade flow, ensure efficient deliveries, and assist small- and medium-sized businesses in accessing foreign markets. The House approved the customs reauthorization legislation on Dec. 11.