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CBP Ready to Implement USMCA Whether on June 1 or Later, Smith Says

CBP is prepared to start U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement implementation whether it goes forward as originally planned or is delayed, Brenda Smith, executive assistant commissioner for the Office of Trade, said in a statement. “There is a great deal of effort to…

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ensure the legal, operational and automation frameworks are in place and to provide guidance around the Agreement requirements,” she said. “CBP is working closely with [the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative], Treasury, and Labor [departments,] and is prepared to implement our effort -- whether that is June 1 as announced by USTR or later as requested by a number of stakeholders.” While there's been some indication the administration might push back some components of the trade deal (see 2004140046), the USTR hasn't announced such a delay.