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Proposed Customs Staffing Withdrawals Threaten Economic Growth
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is warning that proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations at major US gateway airports could disrupt international business travel and impact the US economy. The GBTA cites $50.7 billion in annual inbound business travel spending at risk, which supports jobs, investment, and economic growth across the nation. Efficient and secure entry into the US is foundational to both leisure and business travel, and disruptions to CBP operations could create delays, uncertainty, and congestion at critical entry points. This warning was first reported by Hospitality Net.