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CBP Should Leverage AI, Not More Staff, To Manage the Surge in Inspections After Partial End to De Minimis Exception
On February 1, the Trump administration ended de minimis treatment for imports from China, eliminating the exemption that allowed shipments under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free with minimal oversight. While this reform may strengthen U.S. Customs and …