US CBP Expands AI Use to Catch Tariff Evaders, Partners With Tru Identity

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is accelerating its use of AI to detect tariff evasion and flag illicit goods before cargo even reaches the country, against the backdrop of stepped-up trade enforcement under the Trump administration, as reported on June 25, 2026. The aim is to strengthen screening at the pre-arrival stage.