WCO SG Saunders on how to support international trade

“In the context of uncertainties in trade policy, one thing is constant — the mechanics of trade. There’s always an expectation of efficiency, protection, and proper revenue collection.”

WCO Secretary General, Ian Saunders, spoke to SABC News, the public broadcaster in South Africa, on the margins of the recent WCO East and Southern Africa Governing Council meeting.

Watch the full interview here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eaKJGtrn

In a wide ranging interview, the Secretary General pointed to the challenges #customs administrations face and how the WCO supports its Members.

“The challenge we face — and what the World Customs Organization tries to help with — is giving customs administrations the tools, the information, and the relationships to provide consistency and predictability.

So, whenever #trade is moving, the trade community knows what to expect, society can feel safe about what’s crossing borders, and revenue is collected for the benefit of public services in every market of destination.”