customs

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Cross-border shipments swelled to $2.7 billion last year and have nearly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, according to Chinese customs data.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

States need to recognize and protect these rights with “due respect to the customs, traditions and land tenure systems.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The trend in U.S.-China trade has extended into 2026, with China’s exports to the U.S. in January and February dropping 11% year over year, according to China’s customs agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Antoine Renault-Zielinski, 28, is a customs officer recently arrived in Arcis.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

My customs form was, for me, a list of reasons to return to France and master the language.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris