Congressional testimony highlights a significant gap in U.S. Customs oversight, as 43% of import value arrives via air or land where data is not publicly published. The "de minimis" loophole allows over two million packages a day to enter the U.S. from China without meaningful inspection, potentially facilitating the entry of fentanyl and goods produced by forced labor. One host recounts personal experience with the surprisingly low cost of air shipping from China compared to other regions.
