U.S. Signs Customs Agreement with Nigeria – The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has signed a customs mutual assistance agreement with Nigeria’s customs service. The agreement is intended to combat illegal cross-border activities and help ensure the accurate assessment of cross border customs duties and taxes.
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ASEAN Pursues FTA with Hong Kong – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is pursuing a free trade agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong. ASEAN is made up of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
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Hong Kong Port Strike Continues – Union of Hong Kong (UHKD) Dock Workers at the Port of Hong Kong have entered their 28th day of strike over pay and poor working conditions. Workers have been picketing Hong Kong International Terminals (HKIT) in an effort to bring them to the negotiation table.
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U.S. Announces Cross-Border Pre-Inspection Pilot Project – The United States federal government has launched a pilot project intended to reduce congestion and wait-times at the U.S.-Canada border. United States officers will staff a Canadian side cargo “pre-inspection” booth for trucks crossing via the Pacific Highway near Blaine, Washington.
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