THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL CROSS-BORDER TRADE

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1 THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL CROSS-BORDER TRADE 2012 INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY & TRADE CORRIDOR PROJECT (IMTC) GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONFERENCE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, :30 am - 1:30 pm at the Hazelmere Country Club, Surrey, British Columbia AGENDA 8:30 - Registration and continental breakfast 9:00 - Welcome from Hugh Conroy, Whatcom Council of Governments 9:10 - Economic and political context for Beyond the Border in the B.C. - WA region Anne Callaghan, U.S. Consul General Denis Stevens, Canadian Consul General 9:30 - Economic and political context for Beyond the Border in the B.C. - WA region Do we have a binational, regional economy? If so, how is it different than a domestic regional economy? How does Beyond the Border and other policies support these benefits? Paul Storer, Professor of Economics, Western WA University Christopher Sands, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute, & Visiting Professor at Western WA University 10:30 - Break 10:45 - National level discussions of trusted trader programs under Beyond the Border Gregory Alvarez, Area Port Director, Blaine, CBP André Lamoureux, Manager, National Trusted Traders, CBSA Daniela Evans, Pacific Highway District Director, CBSA 11:15 - Discussion with inspection agency area management Questions and conversation about current operations, possible directions for this region under Beyond the Border, and attendees perspectives and ideas. Gregory Alvarez, Area Port Director, Blaine, CBP Deborah Engels, Assistant Port Director for Trade, CBP Daniela Evans, Pacific Highway District Director, CBSA Jan Brock, Chief, Commercial Operations, CBSA 12:00 - Lunch and Q&A with panel 1:30 - Adjourn Materials for this conference printed by the Whatcom Council of Governments and paid for by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration. More information about IMTC is available at:

2 2012 IMTC GENERAL ASSEMBLY PARTICIPANTS First Name Last Name Organization Maile Abraham WA State Department of Licensing Bruce Agnew Cascadia Center for Regional Development Harry Alton White Rock Courier Ltd. Greg Alvarez U.S. Customs & Border Protection Brian Atkins B.C. Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Tony August Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. Geeta Bath Canada Border Services Agency Ashok Bhatti B.C. Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Jan Brock Canada Border Services Agency Dave Bucholtz ABC Customs Brokers Ltd. Patrick Buckley Western Washington University Anne Callaghan U.S. Consul General Todd Carlson WA State Department of Transportation April Collier Pacific Customs Brokers Ltd. Hugh Conroy Whatcom Council of Governments Ed Conyers WA State Department of Transportation Kevin Cook Canadian Consul General Michael Custance TC Trans Len DaSilva West Coast Duty Free Ken Davey Accord Transportation Ltd. David Davidson Western Washington University Ben Denboer Metro Vancouver Neal Diamond United Letterlock Group Inc Paul Dickinson Abbotsford Duty Free Shop Garry Dickinson Abbotsford Duty Free Shop Marlene Drinovz MCL McGill Carriers Ltd. Debbie Engels U.S. Customs & Border Protection Daniela Evans Canada Border Services Agency Melissa Fanucci Whatcom Council of Governments Marisa Ferguson U.S. Consul General, Vancouver Ken Flanders International Market Access Amanda Gephart Livingston International Jim Gregerson Western Stevedoring Co. Ltd. Tony Gutenberg TSI Terminal Systems Inc. Lina Halwani B.C. Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Michael Haslip Blaine Police Department Sari Hellsten Canada Border Services Agency Chris Hoff Transport Canada Ray Hudson Surrey Board of Trade Elizabeth Hull Russ Hiebert, MP Josh Johnston WA State Department of Licensing Ken Jones SmartRail Julie Knittle WA State Department of Licensing Jim Kohnke Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council Greg Kolesniak B.C. Trucking Association Andre Lamoureux Canada Border Services Agency Joe Larsen Pacific Northwest Economic Region Elaine Lau Urban Systems Anna Lawrenson Norman G. Jensen Inc. Andrew Little BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills

3 2012 IMTC GENERAL ASSEMBLY PARTICIPANTS First Name Last Name Organization Larry Loewen United Letterlock Group Inc Tim Lynch TC Trans Ken Martin Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. Neil McGill MCL McGill Carriers Ltd. Michael McGreer City of Surrey Jim Mickey Coastal Pacific Xpress Inc. Lynda Moore Pacific Customs Brokers Ltd. Scott Moore Williams Moving & Storage (BC) Ltd. Laura Myers Pacific Customs Brokers Ltd. Ken Oplinger Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce Michael O'Rourke Wong Fleming, P.C. Mary O'Sullivan-Anderson Williams Moving & Storage (BC) Ltd. Hakiran Rajasansi Canadian Consul General Bill Reid Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce Gordon Rogers Whatcom Council of Governments Helmer Sieber Omni Communications International Abid Sivic B.C. Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Robert Steele B.C. Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Curt Steinke Agri Trans Services Denis Stevens Canadian Consul General Pauline Stewart Russ Hiebert, MP Paul Storer Western Washington University Ross Thompson Western Stevedoring Co. Ltd. Gary Tomsic City of Blaine Mark Toulson Livingston International Sharon Tucker TC Trans Brad Valentine Canada Border Services Agency David Westbrook U.S. Representative Rick Larsen Ravyn Whitewolf City of Blaine Bob Wilson Whatcom Council of Governments Lynn Woodbury A&A Contract Customs Brokers Ltd

4 Basic ( original ), FAST program structure from a binational perspective at a hypothetical location with a dedicated lane & a dedicated booth Booths United States Canada Booths Reg. booth Reg. booth Reg. booth FAST booth Lanes Regular lane Regular lane FAST lane if Lanes FAST lane if Regular lane Regular lane FAST booth Reg. booth Reg. booth Reg. booth U.S. bound 2 US bound CARRIER is enrolled in US C T PAT program. 3 US bound IMPORTER is enrolled in US C T PAT program. FAST lane if Both directions 1 DRIVER has a FAST card a binational CBP/CBSA program Canada bound 2 Canada bound CARRIER is enrolled in Canada s PIP & CSA programs. 3 Canada bound IMPORTER is enrolled in Canada s PIP & CSA programs. Current FAST operational format at Pacific Highway as of April, 2012 Booths All trucks All trucks All trucks Metered staging with FAST priority Lanes FAST lane if Regular lane Lanes FAST lane if Regular lane Booths FAST & Empty Reg. booth Reg. booth Graphic by the Whatcom Council of Governments for the IMTC Project

5 THE CASCADE GATEWAY U.S. - CANADA TRADE VALUE BY MODE These charts show the value of U.S. and Canadian exports crossing the Cascade Gateway ports-of-entry. All figures are based on declared trade value. Transshipments are not included. TRUCK $11,000,000,000 $10,000,000,000 $9,000,000,000 $8,000,000,000 $7,000,000,000 $6,000,000,000 $5,000,000,000 $4,000,000,000 $3,000,000,000 $2,000,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $0 Canada - U.S. U.S. - Canada Truck U.S. - Canada* Canada - U.S.* 2001 $5,214 $6, $4,985 $6, $5,483 $5, $6,367 $5, $7,312 $5, $8,577 $5, $9,068 $5, $9,545 $4, $8,184 $3, $9,040 $3, $7,726 $3,241 RAIL $2,700,000,000 $2,550,000,000 $2,400,000,000 $2,250,000,000 $2,100,000,000 $1,950,000,000 $1,800,000,000 $1,650,000,000 $1,500,000,000 $1,350,000,000 $1,200,000,000 $1,050,000,000 $900,000,000 $750,000,000 $600,000,000 $450,000,000 $300,000,000 $150,000,000 $0 Canada - U.S. U.S. - Canada Rail U.S. - Canada* Canada - U.S.* 2001 $276 $1, $217 $1, $290 $1, $385 $2, $430 $2, $577 $2, $692 $1, $768 $1, $714 $1, $995 $1, $777 $1,117 * Figures are in millions and adjusted to 2000 U.S. Dollars, based on U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics import and export price indices. Data sources: U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments

6 THE CASCADE GATEWAY U.S. - CANADA TRUCK TRADE BY COMMODITY U.S.A. TO CANADA CANADA TO U.S.A. $12,000,000,000 Wood $12,000,000,000 Wood $11,000,000,000 Farm $11,000,000,000 Farm $10,000,000,000 Food $10,000,000,000 Food $9,000,000,000 Other $9,000,000,000 Other $8,000,000,000 Manufacturing $8,000,000,000 Manufacturing $7,000,000,000 $7,000,000,000 $6,000,000,000 $6,000,000,000 $5,000,000,000 $5,000,000,000 $4,000,000,000 $4,000,000,000 $3,000,000,000 $3,000,000,000 $2,000,000,000 $2,000,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $ $ U.S. - CANADA RAIL TRADE BY COMMODITY U.S.A. TO CANADA CANADA TO U.S.A. $2,250,000,000 $2,250,000,000 $2,100,000,000 $2,100,000,000 $1,950,000,000 $1,950,000,000 $1,800,000,000 $1,800,000,000 $1,650,000,000 $1,650,000,000 $1,500,000,000 $1,500,000,000 $1,350,000,000 $1,200,000,000 $1,050,000,000 $900,000,000 Wood Farm Food Other Manufacturing $1,350,000,000 $1,200,000,000 $1,050,000,000 $900,000,000 Wood Farm Food Other Manufacturing $750,000,000 $750,000,000 $600,000,000 $600,000,000 $450,000,000 $450,000,000 $300,000,000 $300,000,000 $150,000,000 $150,000,000 $ $ Data sources: U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments

7 THE CASCADE GATEWAY TRUCK VOLUME AND TRADE VALUE, This chart compares truck volume with trade value for all commercial ports-of-entry. Export values have been adjusted to 2000 USD based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics import and export price indices. Thin lines show monthly values and thicker lines are sseasonally adjusted. Monthly truck volumes are an average of northbound and southbound totals. $1,400,000 60,000 $1,200,000 Truck Volume 50,000 $1,000,000 Exports ($USD) $800,000 $600,000 Total Trade Value Can. Export Value 40,000 30,000 Trucks $400,000 US Export Value 20,000 $200,000 10,000 $0 Jan-01 Jan-02 Jan-03 Jan-04 Jan-05 Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-09 Jan-10 Jan-11 0 Data sources: U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Canada Border Services Agency, Statistics Canada, U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments

8 THE CASCADE GATEWAY 10 YEAR CROSS-BORDER TRUCK VOLUMES, SOUTHBOUND 500, , , , , , , ,000 Pacific Highway Sumas/Abbotsford-Huntingdon Pacific Lynden/ Sumas/ Abb- Highway Aldergrove Huntingdon Total ,731 42, , , ,667 59, , , ,089 60, , , ,169 56, , , ,264 55, , , ,959 55, , , ,286 54, , , ,195 57, , , ,075 47, , , ,309 49, , , ,570 45, , , ,000 50,000 Lynden/Aldergrove Data sources: U.S. Customs & Border Protection Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments NORTHBOUND 500, , , , , , , , ,000 50,000 0 Pacific Highway Lynden/Aldergrove Sumas/Abbotsford-Huntingdon Pacific Lynden/ Sumas/ Abb- Highway Aldergrove Huntingdon Total ,038 78,689 68, , ,584 79,742 87, , ,157 98,841 65, , , ,147 73, , ,325 98,765 55, , , ,052 52, , , ,211 46, , ,380 74,040 43, , ,707 65,475 47, , ,223 45, , , ,823 14, , ,645 Data sources: Canada Border Services Agency Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments

9 PACIFIC HIGHWAY PACIFIC HIGHWAY TRUCK VOLUMES, SOUTHBOUND 35,000 32,500 30,000 27,500 25,000 22,500 20,000 17,500 15,000 12,500 10,000 7,500 5,000 2, Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 27,938 26,368 24,149 25,265 Feb 27,486 23,247 23,499 25,516 Mar 28,180 25,236 27,828 29,960 Apr 30,306 25,631 26,308 28,491 May 25,145 25,499 26,983 30,183 Jun 28,832 27,083 28,878 30,308 Jul 30,304 28,110 27,815 29,421 Aug 28,953 26,493 28,188 29,518 Sep 28,403 26,614 27,164 28,172 Oct 28,142 26,378 26,526 27,119 Nov 24,416 24,896 25,599 27,937 Dec 23,090 24,520 25,372 26,680 TOTAL 331, , , ,570 Data sources: U.S. Customs & Border Protection Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments NORTHBOUND 35,000 32,500 30,000 27,500 25,000 22,500 20,000 17,500 15,000 12,500 10,000 7, Jan 30,139 25,972 26,050 29,095 Feb 29,384 24,099 26,664 28,630 Mar 30,557 26,055 29,642 32,663 Apr 32,853 26,374 28,713 30,680 May 32,042 26,826 29,469 31,001 Jun 31,247 27,740 31,305 32,574 Jul 31,821 28,194 29,632 30,922 Aug 30,847 27,673 31,168 33,174 Sep 28,691 27,090 30,187 31,072 Oct 29,946 27,464 28,289 31,129 Nov 25,121 26,227 28,045 29,962 Dec 23,732 25,993 29,059 28,921 TOTAL 356, , , ,823 5,000 2,500 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Data sources: Canada Border Services Agency Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments

10 PACIFIC HIGHWAY PACIFIC HIGHWAY TRUCK TRADE BY COMMODITY U.S.A. TO CANADA TRUCK VALUES $10,000,000,000 $9,000,000,000 $8,000,000,000 $7,000,000,000 $6,000,000,000 $5,000,000,000 $4,000,000,000 $3,000,000,000 $2,000,000,000 $1,000,000,000 Wood Farm Food Other Manufacturing Blaine U.S. - Canada* Canada - U.S.* 2001 $4,837 $5, $4,547 $5, $4,948 $4, $5,683 $4, $6,362 $4, $7,327 $4, $7,845 $4, $8,215 $3, $7,098 $3, $7,812 $3, $6,684 $2,534 $ CANADA TO U.S.A. $10,000,000,000 $9,000,000,000 $8,000,000,000 $7,000,000,000 Wood Farm Food Other Manufacturing $6,000,000,000 $5,000,000,000 $4,000,000,000 $3,000,000,000 $2,000,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $ * Figures are in millions and based on declared trade value. Transshipments are not included. Figures are adjusted to 2000 U.S. Dollars, based on U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics import and export price indices. Data sources: U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments

11 PACIFIC HIGHWAY PACIFIC HIGHWAY RAIL TRADE BY COMMODITY U.S.A. TO CANADA RAIL VALUES $2,400,000,000 $2,250,000,000 $2,100,000,000 $1,950,000,000 $1,800,000,000 $1,650,000,000 $1,500,000,000 $1,350,000,000 $1,200,000,000 $1,050,000,000 $900,000,000 $750,000,000 $600,000,000 $450,000,000 $300,000,000 $150,000,000 Wood Farm Food Other Manufacturing Blaine U.S. - Canada* Canada - U.S.* 2001 $237 $1, $196 $1, $281 $1, $377 $2, $419 $2, $566 $2, $684 $1, $745 $1, $687 $1, $974 $1, $750 $1,097 $ CANADA TO U.S.A. $2,400,000,000 $2,250,000,000 $2,100,000,000 $1,950,000,000 $1,800,000,000 $1,650,000,000 Wood Farm Food Other Manufacturing $1,500,000,000 $1,350,000,000 $1,200,000,000 $1,050,000,000 $900,000,000 $750,000,000 $600,000,000 $450,000,000 $300,000,000 $150,000,000 $ * Figures are in millions and based on declared trade value. Transshipments are not included. Figures are adjusted to 2000 U.S. Dollars, based on U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics import and export price indices. Data sources: U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments

12 LYNDEN - ALDERGROVE LYNDEN-ALDERGROVE TRUCK VOLUMES, SOUTHBOUND 9,000 8,500 8,000 7,500 7,000 6,500 6,000 5,500 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1, Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 4,306 6,452 3,520 3,431 Feb 4,381 3,628 3,885 3,837 Mar 4,693 4,043 4,569 4,383 Apr 5,154 4,359 3,990 3,899 May 4,865 3,790 4,136 3,768 Jun 4,778 4,313 4,600 3,979 Jul 8,742 2,305 4,477 3,290 Aug 4,316 3,347 4,067 3,077 Sep 4,402 3,705 4,354 3,879 Oct 4,896 4,047 4,247 4,793 Nov 3,563 3,579 3,894 3,499 Dec 3,059 3,559 3,745 3,371 TOTAL 57,155 47,127 49,484 45,206 Data sources: U.S. Customs & Border Protection Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments NORTHBOUND 9,000 8,500 8,000 7,500 7,000 6,500 6,000 5,500 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1, Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 6,572 5,470 5,366 1,060 Feb 6,332 5,188 4, Mar 6,656 5,365 5,159 1,481 Apr 7,573 6,078 6,159 1,271 May 6,438 5,252 5,576 1,310 Jun 6,304 6,016 6,022 1,231 Jul 5,336 5,836 4,826 1,002 Aug 5,770 6,236 2,556 1,319 Sep 5,836 4,375 1,587 1,264 Oct 7,129 6,293 1,704 1,394 Nov 5,402 4,902 1,199 1,149 Dec 4,692 4,464 1,011 1,063 TOTAL 74,040 65,475 45,817 14,536 Data sources: Canada Border Services Agency Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments

13 LYNDEN - ALDERGROVE LYNDEN/ALDERGROVE TRUCK TRADE BY COMMODITY U.S.A. TO CANADA TRUCK VALUES $500,000,000 $450,000,000 $400,000,000 $350,000,000 $300,000,000 $250,000,000 $200,000,000 $150,000,000 $100,000,000 $50,000,000 $ Wood Farm Food Other Manufacturing Lynden U.S. - Canada* Canada - U.S.* 2001 $53 $ $59 $ $97 $ $143 $ $199 $ $285 $ $347 $ $403 $ $322 $ $270 $ $101 $12 CANADA TO U.S.A. $500,000,000 $450,000,000 $400,000,000 $350,000,000 Wood Farm Food Other Manufacturing $300,000,000 $250,000,000 $200,000,000 $150,000,000 $100,000,000 $50,000,000 $ * Figures are in millions and based on declared trade value. Transshipments are not included. Figures are adjusted to 2000 U.S. Dollars, based on U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics import and export price indices. Data sources: U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments

14 SUMAS - ABBOTSFORD/HUNTINGDON SUMAS/ABBOTSFORD-HUNTINGDON TRUCK VOLUMES, SOUTHBOUND 15,000 14,000 13,000 12,000 11,000 10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1, Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 10,168 8,545 10,632 10,410 Feb 10,703 9,201 10,550 10,822 Mar 11,399 10,629 13,037 12,876 Apr 11,981 11,064 12,895 11,922 May 12,546 10,029 12,500 12,166 Jun 12,089 11,729 13,817 12,408 Jul 11,854 13,095 12,106 11,581 Aug 11,904 11,847 12,721 11,966 Sep 10,734 11,247 11,923 11,951 Oct 11,517 11,077 11,161 11,621 Nov 9,034 10,107 10,524 10,584 Dec 7,969 9,669 10,277 10,012 TOTAL 131, , , ,319 Data sources: U.S. Customs & Border Protection Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments NORTHBOUND 15,000 14,000 13,000 12,000 11,000 10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2, Jan 2,669 3,257 7,805 7,321 Feb 6,500 3,706 7,908 8,266 Mar 3,363 3,972 8,605 10,203 Apr 3,060 3,866 8,443 9,768 May 3,120 3,845 8,527 10,081 Jun 3,209 4,082 9,643 10,512 Jul 3,165 4,164 7,480 9,330 Aug 3,165 3,786 8,501 10,624 Sep 4,050 4,577 9,014 9,548 Oct 4,236 4,405 8,350 9,964 Nov 3,365 3,929 7,926 9,008 Dec 3,384 4,012 7,901 8,661 TOTAL 43,286 47, , ,286 1,000 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Data sources: Canada Border Services Agency Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments

15 SUMAS - ABBOTSFORD/HUNTINGDON SUMAS/ABB-HUNTINGDON TRUCK TRADE BY COMMODITY U.S.A. TO CANADA TRUCK VALUES $1,600,000,000 $1,500,000,000 $1,400,000,000 $1,300,000,000 $1,200,000,000 $1,100,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $900,000,000 $800,000,000 $700,000,000 $600,000,000 $500,000,000 $400,000,000 $300,000,000 $200,000,000 $100,000,000 Wood Farm Food Other Manufacturing Sumas U.S. - Canada* Canada - U.S.* 2001 $324 $ $380 $ $438 $ $540 $1, $751 $1, $964 $1, $876 $1, $927 $ $764 $ $958 $ $942 $696 $ CANADA TO U.S.A. $1,600,000,000 $1,500,000,000 $1,400,000,000 $1,300,000,000 $1,200,000,000 $1,100,000,000 Wood Farm Food Other Manufacturing $1,000,000,000 $900,000,000 $800,000,000 $700,000,000 $600,000,000 $500,000,000 $400,000,000 $300,000,000 $200,000,000 $100,000,000 $ * Figures are in millions and based on declared trade value. Transshipments are not included. Figures are adjusted to 2000 U.S. Dollars, based on U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics import and export price indices. Data sources: U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments

16 SUMAS - ABBOTSFORD/HUNTINGDON SUMAS/ABB-HUNTINGDON RAIL TRADE BY COMMODITY U.S.A. TO CANADA RAIL VALUES $70,000,000 $65,000,000 $60,000,000 $55,000,000 $50,000,000 $45,000,000 $40,000,000 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 Wood Farm Food Other Manufacturing Sumas U.S. - Canada* Canada - U.S.* 2001 $39 $ $21 $ $9 $ $8 $ $11 $ $11 $ $8 $ $23 $ $27 $ $21 $ $27 $19 $5,000,000 $ CANADA TO U.S.A. $70,000,000 $65,000,000 $60,000,000 $55,000,000 $50,000,000 Wood Farm Food Other Manufacturing $45,000,000 $40,000,000 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $ * Figures are in millions and based on declared trade value. Transshipments are not included. Figures are adjusted to 2000 U.S. Dollars, based on U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics import and export price indices. Data sources: U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data compiled by: Whatcom Council of Governments

17 Part II : Trade Facilitation, Economic Growth, and Jobs The free flow of goods and services between the United States and Canada creates immense economic benefits for both countries. As our two countries work to strengthen the security of our shared perimeter, we will take steps simultaneously to create more openness at the land border for legitimate travel and trade. The Beyond the Border Action Plan enhances the benefits of programs that help trusted businesses and travelers move efficiently across the border; introduces new measures to facilitate movement and trade across the border while reducing the administrative burden for business; and invests in improvements to our shared border infrastructure and technology. Enhance the Benefits of Programs that Help Trusted Businesses and Travelers Move Efficiently Across the Border Adopt a common framework for trusted trader programs that will align requirements, enhance member benefits, and provide applicants with the opportunity to submit one application to multiple programs. Next Steps: The United States and Canada will adopt a common framework for trusted trader programs that will align requirements, enhance member benefits and provide applicants with the opportunity to submit one application to multiple programs. Tier one will focus on supply chain security and tier two will focus on trade compliance and expedited border and accounting processes. Under tier one, we will: Harmonize the U.S.-based Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and the Canada-based Partners in Protection (PIP) program and offer new benefits, including an automated enrolment system. Canada will develop an interoperable communication portal similar to the United States by December Extend Free and Secure Trade (FAST) benefits to members in these programs at agreed locations beginning in mid With respect to tier two, we recognize that many trusted traders have invested significantly in supply chain security and have strong compliance records. We also recognize as fundamental that border agencies need advance information about shipments to conduct risk-based targeting. There are many ways to collect that information; therefore, we will: Align Canada s Customs Self Assessment (CSA) and the U.S. Importer Self Assessment (ISA) programs to the greatest extent possible, while enabling members the flexibility to select the benefits that meet their business needs, and extend new benefits to tier-two members, such as expedited border and accounting processes and further reductions in risk-based 11

18 UNITED STATES-CANADA BEYOND THE BORDER: A SHARED VISION FOR PERIMETER SECURITY AND ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS examination rates. Canada will fully implement its Partners in Compliance (PIC) program by September Conduct a detailed comparison and review of CSA and ISA by June 2012, following which the United States will identify and provide expedited border processes and modernized, streamlined accounting processes to tier-two members. Jointly consult with tier-two stakeholders in both countries to identify and assess additional ways to expedite border processes. Recognizing that tier-two members have already provided us with extensive information, we will identify and assess options to collect data in advance through streamlined and more efficient means that are more responsive to shippers business processes, while safeguarding our ability to assess individual shipments for the risk they may present. A report with recommendations on pilots or new initiatives will be completed and distributed to members by September Extend membership in these self-assessment programs to non-resident importers between the United States and Canada. Canada will initiate a 1-year pilot to provide tier-two benefits to the processed-food sector by July 2012, which will enable participants to provide transactional data post-border to the regulatory authority and permit access to expedited clearance processes and lanes at the border in Canada. Within 1 year of the pilot s successful completion, permanent access to these program benefits will be provided to all approved companies by Canada. In addition, we will explore product specific pilots aimed at lowering inspection rates for certain industry sectors based on regulatory compliance history. Canada will lead a pilot in the agri-food sector and the United States will lead a pilot in the pharmaceutical sector. Measuring Progress: DHS and CBSA will measure the increased membership in trusted trader programs, the associated increased volume of trade covered by the programs, and lower examination rates and processing times for members. We will assess the success of the pilots discussed, above, and whether they have expedited trade. Increase harmonized benefits to NEXUS members. Next Steps: We will increase recognition and use of the existing binational NEXUS program to advance the risk-based screening approach in aviation and border services to benefit government, industry, and travelers by undertaking the following: Immediately recognize NEXUS members for trusted traveler lanes at passenger pre-board screening points for flights from Canada to the United States. Jointly develop a plan by June 30, 2012, to incorporate third country traveler programs. Develop program enhancements for all modes in the following areas: enrolment (including mobile enrolment); compliance (e.g., review compliance enforcement and redress); and other benefits within 2 years. 12

19 Part II : Trade Facilitation, Economic Growth, and Jobs Include Canadian NEXUS members in a TSA risk-based screening program that provides differential treatment based on risk, upon implementation of such a program. Within 18 months of TSA implementing a risk-based screening program, Canada and the United States will mutually recognize the passenger checkpoint screening measures for those trusted air traveler program members included in the risk-based program. Additionally, we will consider other categories of travelers who could be eligible to participate in the risk-based screening program. Extend by June 30, 2012, NEXUS membership eligibility to American and Canadian citizens who currently do not reside in Canada or the United States. Develop by June 2012 criteria to extend the applicability of the FAST card for drivers to cover other specified security programs involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), CBSA, and other relevant departments and agencies. Additionally, the United States and Canada will implement a joint marketing campaign to promote trusted traveler programs, implement an enrolment blitz at existing centers, and implement an expedited renewal process by March 31, Measuring Progress: DHS, CBSA, and Transport Canada will measure and compare wait times between NEXUS and non-nexus travelers, percentage of traffic, benefit increase for NEXUS members, and client feedback. With respect to the joint marketing campaign, they will measure membership, use, and satisfaction. Enhance facilities to support trusted trader and traveler programs. Next Steps: By March 31, 2012, we will develop a plan to expand NEXUS lanes, booths, and access to the lanes as required, at jointly identified ports of entry to accommodate the expected increase in NEXUS membership as a result of the implementation of the Beyond the Border Action Plan. Additionally, by December 2012, we will conduct a review of the FAST program to determine if future investments are warranted, and at which locations. Wherever feasible, the number of NEXUS lanes and booths will be aligned at each border crossing. As a first step, to align with existing U.S. investments, Canada will, by June 2013, expand NEXUS lanes and booths at the following locations: Abbotsford, B.C.; Aldergrove, B.C.; Douglas, B.C.; Fort Erie, Ontario; Lacolle, Quebec; Pacific Highway, B.C.; Queenston, Ontario; Sarnia, Ontario; and Windsor, Ontario. This work will be undertaken in coordination with provincial and state agencies. Measuring Progress: By March 31, 2012, DHS, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and CBSA will report publicly on a plan toward implementing the new technology at all identified border crossings within the identified timeframes. Additionally, they will report on associated reductions in wait times achieved through these investments. 13

20 UNITED STATES-CANADA BEYOND THE BORDER: A SHARED VISION FOR PERIMETER SECURITY AND ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS Develop Additional Initiatives for Expediting Legitimate Travelers and Cargo Implement additional pre-inspection and pre-clearance initiatives. Next Steps: We will develop a comprehensive approach to pre-clearance and pre-inspection covering all modes of cross-border trade and travel. This approach will include the following elements: We will negotiate, by December 2012, a pre-clearance agreement in the land, rail and marine modes to provide the legal framework and reciprocal authorities necessary for the CBP and CBSA to effectively carry out their security, facilitation, and inspection processes in the other country. Concurrently, and as part of those negotiations, the authorities of inspecting officers described in the Canada U.S. Air Transport Preclearance Agreement will be reviewed and amended, on a reciprocal basis, to be comparable to those exercised at airports by officers of the host country. CBSA will conduct full pre-clearance of goods and travelers at Massena, New York. Negotiations to this end will be completed by December CBP will implement by September 2012 a truck cargo facilitation pilot project in at least one location in Canada to be mutually determined. Based on a positive evaluation of the pilot or pilots, we would consider an expansion to additional sites in both countries. The CFIA and the FSIS will initiate a 1-year pilot by June 2012 to provide for advance review and clearance of official certification and alternative approaches to import inspection activities for fresh meat. The pilot results will be evaluated by September 2013 to inform the future of such work. CBP will conduct full pre-clearance of travelers and accompanying goods at Vancouver, B.C. for passenger rail and cruise ship traffic destined to the United States. Negotiations to this end will be completed by the end of We will identify and develop solutions to operational impediments to the effectiveness of CBP s pre-clearance operations at Canadian airports by June 2012 (e.g., placement of CATSA screening activities, CBP service levels). Implementation of the agreed solutions will commence in December We will establish a working group led by APHIS/CBP and CFIA/CBSA to conduct a wood packaging material feasibility study jointly funded by the United States and Canada. The working group will identify and address any policy, program or operational changes required to move inspections for wood packaging material away from the United States Canada border to the perimeter. This study will be completed by December Measuring Progress: The DHS, FSIS, CFIA, and CBSA will make publicly available the findings from their respective pilots described above and report on reductions in wait times for travelers and cargo and increases in throughput for commercial traffic. We will complete the negotiations on the pre-clearance agreements described above by December

21 Part II : Trade Facilitation, Economic Growth, and Jobs Facilitating the conduct of cross-border business. Next Steps: We will undertake the following: By June 30, 2012, CBP and CBSA will provide enhanced administrative guidance and training to their officers and enhanced operational manuals to achieve optimal operational consistency at all ports of entry on business traveler issues. By June 30, 2012, we will develop and implement operational and administrative policies and requirements to facilitate the movement of specialized personnel to perform maintenance and repairs of industrial machinery and critical operations systems. We will expeditiously pursue changes to existing rules authorizing temporary entry of business visitors who provide after-sale service so they apply equally to those who provide after-lease service as per designated contractual agreements. By August 31, 2012, we will develop and implement specific approaches to incorporate designating documents onto the NEXUS client profile for predictable expedited clearances. We will review current administrative processes under which all categories of business travelers may request adjudication of employment and related petitions by the destination country s immigration authorities to identify and resolve potential issues prior to the actual date of travel. Based on this review, and with the objective of increasing the use of the advanced processes, by September 30, 2012, we will improve current processes and, as appropriate, establish new processes. By June 30, 2012, we will review the effectiveness of existing redress and recourse mechanisms for business travelers whose applications are denied and identify and implement, by December 31, 2012, administrative and operational improvements. The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and Canada s Minister of Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism will jointly initiate by March 31, 2012, consultations with stakeholders in both countries. The objective of these consultations will be to identify and assess additional ways to facilitate relevant processes in the near and medium terms through administrative, policy, regulatory, and operational improvements. Measuring Progress: A report on the progress on these items and new initiatives will be completed by December 31, It will be distributed to stakeholders. It will propose options for regular stakeholder engagement and for ongoing improvements for business travelers. Provide a single window through which importers can electronically submit all information to comply with customs and other participating government agency regulations. Next Steps: CBP and CBSA will provide traders with a single window through which they can electronically submit all information required to comply with customs and other government regulations; this information would then be assessed electronically by the relevant government 15

22 UNITED STATES-CANADA BEYOND THE BORDER: A SHARED VISION FOR PERIMETER SECURITY AND ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS departments and agencies, resulting in border-related decisions which would be transmitted electronically. In doing this, we will: Fully implement and align our single-window programs for imports entering our respective countries. Convert the data requirements of all participating government departments and agencies to electronic form by In carrying out this conversion, departments and agencies will review their existing regulatory requirements and identify for conversion only that information which is essential for regulatory purposes. As an interim milestone, convert border-related decision processes for at least the top four priority departments and agencies to electronic form no later than December Measuring Progress: DHS and CBSA will measure the increased number of participating government agencies conducting business electronically and the number of permits, licences and certificates that are converted from paper to electronic form. Promote supply chain connectivity by harmonizing low-value shipment processes to expedite customs administration. Next Steps: We will increase and harmonize the value thresholds to $2,500 for expedited customs clearance from the current levels of $2,000 for the United States and $1,600 for Canada. Canada will increase the value threshold to $2,500 for exemption from North American Free Trade Agreement Certificate of Origin requirements, thereby aligning it with the current threshold of the United States. Measuring Progress: DHS and CBSA will report publicly on our performance in processing low value shipments on the same day they arrive in the United States or Canada. Bring greater public transparency and accountability to the application of border fees and charges, with a view to reducing costs to business and promoting trade competitiveness. Next Steps: We will: Develop for each country an inventory of fees and charges at the border, which sets out their purpose and legal basis, how they are collected, how much is collected, their intended use, and the rationale for collecting them at the border; and Commission a third party to conduct an economic impact assessment of such fees, including their cumulative effect, on the competitive position of three economic sectors in the United States and Canada for which cross-border activity is important. Measuring Progress: Based on the above work, DHS and Public Safety Canada will produce and publish a joint Report on Border Fees, setting out the inventory of fees in each country and the results of the economic impact assessment of the three sectors, which will be made available to the public by September 30,

23 Part II : Trade Facilitation, Economic Growth, and Jobs Invest in Improving Shared Border Infrastructure and Technology Coordinate border infrastructure investment and upgraded physical infrastructure at key border crossings. Next Steps: We will develop a joint Border Infrastructure Investment Plan to ensure a mutual understanding of available funding for targeted projects and the schedule, scope, and responsibilities for those projects in consultation and coordination with all applicable local, state or provincial, and federal stakeholders. We commit to make significant investments in physical infrastructure at key crossings to relieve congestion and speed the movement of traffic across the border. Examples of the significant infrastructure upgrades may include: customs plaza replacement and redevelopment, additional primary inspection lanes and booths, expanded or new secondary inspection facilities, and expanded or new connecting roads, highway interchanges, and bridges. As initial respective priorities, the United States will put forward for approval Alexandria Bay, New York; Blue Water Bridge, Michigan; Lewiston Bridge, New York; Peace Bridge, New York for such investments and Canada will put forward Emerson, Manitoba; Lacolle, Quebec; Lansdowne, Ontario; North Portal, Saskatchewan; and Peace Bridge, Ontario. By June 30, 2012 we will develop coordinated project investment and implementation plans that will, together with infrastructure-specific actions at small/remote crossings, constitute the first bilateral 5-year Border Infrastructure Investment Plan to be renewed annually. Measuring Progress: DOT, DHS, Transport Canada, and CBSA will report progress in a Border Infrastructure Investment Plan-Progress Report that outlines specific projects that are planned for future years and investments to date. The report also will describe increased capacity (measured by the number, percentage increase in inspection lanes, and primary inspection booths), the number and percentage increase in secondary inspection bays, increased space for secondary inspections, and the percentage increase in space for secondary inspections and changes in border wait time. Reductions in the environmental impact due to reduced border wait times will be measured in decreases and percentage decreases in tons of greenhouse gas emissions. DOT, CBP, Transport Canada, and CBSA also will report on reductions in wait times at the border. Coordinate plans for physical infrastructure upgrades at small and remote ports of entry. Next Steps: We will better coordinate joint port of entry investment and enhance client service by: Establishing a small and remote port working group to evaluate a binational approach to operational alignment (for example, mirroring hours), infrastructure investment, and improved service; Arriving at consensus recommendations for all small and remote ports to include analyses of hours of operation, technology-only processing solutions, joint or co-managed facilities, and aligned plans for expansions and closures; 17

24 UNITED STATES-CANADA BEYOND THE BORDER: A SHARED VISION FOR PERIMETER SECURITY AND ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS Based upon consensus recommendations, developing joint action plans for implementation, covering the short-, medium-, and long-term objectives; and Incorporating binational infrastructure recommendations into the bilateral five-year Border Infrastructure Investment Plan. Measuring Progress: DOT, DHS, Transport Canada, and CBSA will develop joint action plans for all small ports by June 30, 2012 and incorporate recommendations into the bilateral 5-year Border Infrastructure Investment Plan on an annual basis, beginning June 30, Implement a border wait-time measurement system at mutually determined high priority United States Canada border crossings. Next Steps: CBP and CBSA will develop a plan to identify reasonable and achievable border wait time service levels at major crossings. Real time border wait time information will be made available to border and transportation agencies to better manage their resources and to drivers to make informed decisions about when and where to cross the border. This may lead to increased efficiency and reduced delays at the border. Installation of the border wait time measurement system will be completed over the next 3 years at the top 20 crossings. Wait time information will be available on the websites of CBP, DOT, Transport Canada, and CBSA and through other electronic media such as Twitter and the Government of Canada s Wireless Portal. Measuring Progress: Wait time service levels at key crossings will be published jointly by DOT, CBP, CBSA, and Transport Canada by June 30, Real time information will be available to the public on websites, roadside signs, and other traveler information systems by the end of Facilitate secure passage and expedite processing through implementing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology at appropriate crossings. Next Steps: To align with existing U.S. investments, Canada will deploy RFID technology in a minimum of 2 lanes at 11 land ports: Ambassador Bridge (Windsor, Ontario); Blue Water Bridge (Sarnia, Ontario); Cornwall (Cornwall, Ontario); Douglas (Surrey, B.C.); Emerson (Emerson, Manitoba); Peace Bridge (Fort Erie, Ontario); Lacolle (St-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec); Pacific Highway (Surrey, B.C.); Queenston Bridge (Niagara, Ontario); Rainbow Bridge (Niagara, Ontario); and Windsor-Detroit Tunnel (Windsor, Ontario). Measuring Progress: The CBSA will report publicly on progress towards installation at selected crossings and the impact on processing times after installation. Additionally, DHS and CBSA will evaluate the number of travelers using RFID-enabled documents such as Enhanced Drivers Licences, U.S. Passport Cards, and NEXUS cards. Enhance Binational Port Operations Committees. Next Steps: Building on the twenty land border Binational Port Operations Committees established in 2011, we commit to establish additional committees at the eight international airports in Canada that provide U.S. preclearance. Both the existing and new Binational Port Operations Committees 18

25 Part II : Trade Facilitation, Economic Growth, and Jobs will play an important role in improving how we manage travel and trade flows and expedite the processing of travelers and goods. They will involve CBP, CBSA, and other law enforcement and transportation partners. Measuring Progress: DHS and Public Safety Canada, in coordination with other law enforcement and transportation partners, will establish the new committees by early Each committee will meet at least four times per year, and develop an action plan by March 31, Each committee s action plan will include specific initiatives to improve border management and efficiency. A full evaluation of the committees will be conducted by the end of 2012, and the addition of committees at other land ports of entry will be considered in

26 How do we Define and Describe A Binational Economy? Paul Storer Department of Economics Western Washington University September 20, 2012 Binational Economies Key: cross border market integration Measure the level of integration Use these measures to guide policy 1

27 Example of a Binational Economy: Measuring Integration Amount of traffic Integration means price convergence How wide is the border? What is being exchanged? 2

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30 Intra Industry Trade Apples for apples trade Example: the auto industry Trade is often in intermediate goods Some trade involves large multinationals 5

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35 Top U.S. Exports Seattle Customs District (thousands) Description $ 2,013,406 PETROLEUM OILS AND OILS FROM BITUMINOUS MINERALS (NOT CRUDE) $ 494,338 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE TRANSPORT OF GOODS $ 484,011 AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT; $ 344,249 FRUIT AND NUTS (NOT INCLUDING OIL NUTS), FRESH OR DRIED $ 272,414 ARTICLES, N.E.S. OF PLASTICS $ 272,392 VEGETABLES, FRESH, CHILLED, FROZEN OR SIMPLY PRESERVED; $ 265,473 IRON AND STEEL BARS, RODS, ANGLES, SHAPES AND SECTIONS $ 252,240 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD $ 229,510 PRINTED MATTER $ 218,638 ROAD MOTOR VEHICLES, N.E.S. $ 206,724 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD, CUT TO SIZE OR SHAPE $ 198,872 MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, N.E.S. $ 184,960 TRAILERS & SEMI-TRAILERS; OTHER VEHICLES, NOT PROPELLED; $ 184,544 EDIBLE PRODUCTS AND PREPARATIONS, N.E.S. $ 180,820 ORES AND CONCENTRATES OF BASE METALS, N.E.S. Top U.S. Imports Seattle Customs District (thousands) Description (3-Digit SITC) $ 4,796,382 PETROLEUM OILS AND OILS FROM BITUMINOUS MINERALS, CRUDE $ 1,064,505 NATURAL GAS, WHETHER OR NOT LIQUEFIED $ 545,582 WOOD, SIMPLY WORKED AND RAILWAY SLEEPERS OF WOOD $ 532,724 SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS AND COMMODITIES NOT CLASSIFIED $ 451,372 FISH, FRESH (LIVE OR DEAD), CHILLED OR FROZEN $ 443,473 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD $ 417,057 AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT; $ 384,158 PETROLEUM OILS AND OILS FROM BITUMINOUS MINERALS (NOT CRUDE) $ 380,617 ZINC $ 372,338 VENEERS, PLYWOOD, PARTICLE BOARD, AND OTHER WOOD, WORKED, N.E.S. $ 342,836 ELECTRIC CURRENT $ 273,451 PULP AND WASTE PAPER $ 251,412 FERROUS WASTE AND SCRAP; REMELTING INGOTS OF IRON OR STEEL $ 233,930 FEEDING STUFF FOR ANIMALS (NOT INCLUDING UNMILLED CEREALS) $ 207,981 VEGETABLES, FRESH, CHILLED, FROZEN OR SIMPLY PRESERVED; 10

36 Detroit Export Rank vs. Import Rank, NAICS 4, Export Rank Import Rank 120 Seattle Export Rank vs. Import Rank, NAICS 4, Export Rank Import Rank 11

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39 THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL CROSS-BORDER TRADE On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Economic and political context for Beyond the Border in the British Columbia Washington Region 2012 INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY & TRADE CORRIDOR PROJECT (IMTC) GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONFERENCE September 20, 2012 Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

40 On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

41 On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

42 On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

43 Beyond the Border Action Plan Negotiations and pilot projects Five key areas: 1. Addressing threats early 2. Trade facilitation, economic growth, jobs 3. Cross-border law enforcement 4. Critical Infrastructure and Cybersecurity 5. Partnership Management On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

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45 On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

46 On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

47 On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

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49 On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

50 Near Term Outlook? Deadlines and schedules Pilot projects, baby steps Little Congressional interest or engagement Stakeholders in US engaged (at best) locally Not high profile with civil society Competition from US negotiations with Mexico, partners in Asia, Europe, Latin America On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

51 On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

52 On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

53 On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

54 On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

55 On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

56 THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL CROSS-BORDER TRADE On the phone from Washington, DC: Christopher Sands Economic and political context for Beyond the Border in the British Columbia Washington Region 2012 INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY & TRADE CORRIDOR PROJECT (IMTC) GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONFERENCE September 20, 2012 Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute Ross Distinguished Professor, Western Washington University

57 Trusted Traders: Beyond the Border Action Plan IMTC General Assembly September 20, 2012 Beyond the Border Action Plan Canada and the US will adopt a common framework to align their Trusted Trader programs requirements, enhance member benefits and provide applicants with the opportunity to submit one application to multiple programs. 1