April 12,2021

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Wyden Statement on Nomination of Chris Magnus as Customs and Border Protection Commissioner

Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement on the nomination of Chris Magnus to serve as commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which plays a critical role in enforcing U.S. customs and trade laws.

“Congratulations to Chris Magnus on his nomination as CBP Commissioner. I look forward to discussing the United States’ trade enforcement priorities, including stopping products made with forced labor, trade cheats, illicit drugs and counterfeit products, as well as the critical issues around improving our immigration system and protecting vulnerable youth at the U.S.-Mexico border.”

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