- The US and Australia signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) in Brussels on 25 June 2026.
- Once in force, it will let both countries share information and assist each other on customs offences.
- The agreement is meant to improve prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of customs-related crimes while supporting legitimate trade and travel.
- It also provides a legal framework for sharing evidence related to issues such as duty evasion, trafficking, money laundering, proliferation, and terrorism.
- CBP and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement will implement the agreement for the US.
Source: regfollower.com
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