U.S. Shutdown email

Hey , Hope all is well on your end. As we approach October 1, 2023, you've probably caught wind of the looming U.S. government shutdown. Given its potential ripple effect on international trade, I thought it'd be a good time for us to touch base and share some insights.You know the drill—fiscal year-end, political dysfunction, budget disagreements, and the whole nine yards. It's a bit of a circus, but at Izba, we're doing our best to stay ahead of the curve.Here's the quick rundown:CBP-Business as usual for passenger and cargo processing, but we are hearing of massive delays on the Mexican side of the border- They're setting up a "war room" (sounds dramatic, right?)- About 56% of the staff will stick aroundFDA- Still reviewing import entries- Roughly 64% of the team is exempted from furloughsUSDA & FSIS- Continuing inspections, but no word on staffing levelsEPA- Only 7% of staff is sticking around, but they'll handle the essentialsThis situation is fluid, to say the least. But we’re doing our best to stay on top of real-time updates. Your trust means the world to us, and we're fully committed to supporting you through this maze.Got questions or want to chat more about this? Feel free to reach out to your go-to person here at Izba. We're all ears.Cheers to navigating these interesting times together.Best,Your Izba Team