1 00:00:01,490 --> 00:00:03,540 >> Customs and Border Protection is the first line 2 00:00:03,540 --> 00:00:05,240 of defense at our nation's border. 3 00:00:06,320 --> 00:00:09,860 While confronting the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, 4 00:00:09,860 --> 00:00:12,940 officers on the northern border and here on the southwest border 5 00:00:12,940 --> 00:00:15,260 continue to process international trade 6 00:00:15,260 --> 00:00:17,810 and ensure the security of the supply chain. 7 00:00:17,810 --> 00:00:20,510 The supply chain ensures that much-needed food, 8 00:00:20,510 --> 00:00:22,610 medicine and medical equipment 9 00:00:22,610 --> 00:00:24,610 reaches Americans throughout our nation. 10 00:00:25,140 --> 00:00:26,980 The temporary travel restriction 11 00:00:26,980 --> 00:00:29,460 deems international trade as essential travel. 12 00:00:30,040 --> 00:00:33,350 As such, we'll continue to process this merchandise 13 00:00:33,350 --> 00:00:36,300 while ensuring our nation's economic and national security.