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What about customs trends in an economic downturn?

Anthony Buckley CEO, Anthony Buckley Consulting Ltd.
November 13, 2022
What about customs trends in an economic downturn?

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Obviously, customs could not stay aside from all the processes related to the economic downturn, being an important element in the global supply chain. Customs regulation can significantly affect the course and results of international trade in both directions: either to aggravate problems or to contribute to their solution. What customs trends can be identified today?

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