Source: FreightWaves
Summary
IATA and the Airforwarders Association are warning that reducing CBP staffing at major gateways in “sanctuary cities” would have a significant impact on air cargo and supply chains. According to the associations, such a move would lead to increased congestion, delays, and costs for the industry. The warning comes as the Trump administration considers sanctions against cities that do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
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Reducing CBP staffing at major gateways in “sanctuary cities” sounds like a familiar tactic from the trade war playbook. The associations’ warnings of increased congestion, delays, and costs also echo concerns about the impact of tariffs on global supply chains. The Trump administration’s consideration of sanctions against cities that do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities is a move that could have far-reaching consequences for the air cargo industry. The ripple effects of such a move would likely be felt throughout the supply chain. The issue at hand is not just about politics, but about the logistics of getting goods from point A to point B.
Author: Evan Null
