Peter is counsel for the CRCBFA and the Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers and Forwarders and has direct knowledge of the issues that impact us & our clients.:

The CRCBFA Meeting takes place the same day that Joe Biden is to be sworn in as the President of the U.S. Will make for a lively setting for a Discussion. We’ll touch upon:

1. How will Congress and the President get along for the next 2 years? The Georgia elections will

determine the Senate Majority and the fate of Biden Administration initiatives.

2. Vietnam – 25% additional duties on imports, if Vietnam is declared to be a ‘currency

manipulator’

3. China duties – changing with the new Administration? Maybe not….

4. $2,000 COVID stimulus checks?

5. Biden human rights, environmental and ‘build America’ policies – will they impact trade?

6. West Coast port dysfunction

7. Possible FMC enforcement of detention, demurrage guidelines, request for examples

8. Ocean carrier export rejection, FMC request for examples

9. Brokers’ bankruptcy relief for 2021

10. Planning PCC Calendar for 2021: Mission to DC, WESCCON, etc.