1 00:00:03,336 --> 00:00:05,463 My name is Mahmoud Hassan. 2 00:00:05,463 --> 00:00:08,383 I am an assistant director with the National Threat 3 00:00:08,383 --> 00:00:10,343 Analysis Division 4 00:00:11,594 --> 00:00:13,888 In the case of a part of the United States, 5 00:00:14,139 --> 00:00:18,518 anything that is imported from a foreign manufacturer is is considered 6 00:00:18,727 --> 00:00:21,688 international trade, whether it's import or exporter. 7 00:00:23,940 --> 00:00:26,109 We understand the reasons 8 00:00:26,109 --> 00:00:30,905 behind the rules and regulations where we're not just applying them. 9 00:00:30,905 --> 00:00:32,615 We understand. 10 00:00:32,615 --> 00:00:36,745 For example, we understand why there's an anti-dumping countervailing duty case. 11 00:00:36,745 --> 00:00:41,207 It's it's it's to level the playing field with the domestic manufacturers 12 00:00:41,207 --> 00:00:42,792 and foreign manufacturers. 13 00:00:42,792 --> 00:00:45,170 And we have an extra enthusiasm to do our job 14 00:00:45,170 --> 00:00:47,922 very well because of our understanding of the regulations 15 00:00:47,922 --> 00:00:52,093 and what it does to those that are that are impacted. 16 00:00:52,093 --> 00:00:55,555 If we don't enforce those regulations. 17 00:00:56,347 --> 00:00:58,016 I love my job. 18 00:00:58,016 --> 00:01:01,686 This is to me, it's the best job in all of customs. 19 00:01:01,686 --> 00:01:05,899 And everything that I see is like a puzzle. 20 00:01:06,316 --> 00:01:10,278 And I, you know, sit down and I, you know, take into account 21 00:01:10,528 --> 00:01:15,492 the resources and the research and and do my best to solve the puzzles. 22 00:01:18,119 --> 00:01:18,578 I came 23 00:01:18,578 --> 00:01:22,207 in to Customs and Border Protection as a new employee. 24 00:01:22,749 --> 00:01:25,877 So my experience 25 00:01:26,711 --> 00:01:29,464 is in the health care industry and auditing. 26 00:01:29,881 --> 00:01:35,845 And so this is a totally different world for me because it's a different industry. 27 00:01:35,887 --> 00:01:40,016 I feel like I can contribute more to the to the better good of everyone 28 00:01:40,350 --> 00:01:43,520 as opposed to in the private sector where you're basically working 29 00:01:43,520 --> 00:01:46,272 for the shareholders, which is not necessarily a bad thing. 30 00:01:46,689 --> 00:01:48,316 It's just that sometimes you lose 31 00:01:48,316 --> 00:01:51,945 connection to the people, you know, your customers. 32 00:01:52,362 --> 00:01:56,950 And so working in public service has given me that opportunity 33 00:01:57,075 --> 00:02:00,995 that I probably couldn't get elsewhere. 34 00:02:02,122 --> 00:02:04,332 Not only are we supporting 35 00:02:04,332 --> 00:02:06,543 our domestic jobs, but we are also 36 00:02:07,710 --> 00:02:10,588 we are also providing security for those internationally. 37 00:02:10,839 --> 00:02:13,800 That are working in places where they're held against their own will. 38 00:02:14,134 --> 00:02:16,302 So it's a big accomplishment when when we get our job done. 39 00:02:16,302 --> 00:02:16,386 So it's a big accomplishment when when we get our job done. 40 00:02:17,011 --> 00:02:22,392 For more information, visit cbp.gov/careers