U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) addressed several aspects of its mission in a series of tweets posted on December 13, 2025. The agency highlighted recent legislative support, border security efforts, and the importance of trade enforcement.
In a tweet posted at 22:43 UTC, CBP stated, "Border security isn't only about the wall, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act gave CBP the resources to hire more personnel, to acquire and implement new technologies, and help illegal aliens self deport."
Later that evening at 23:20 UTC, CBP emphasized its enhanced capabilities against organized crime with another post: "A secure border is giving CBP the ability to go after the drug cartels even harder than we were before."
At 23:30 UTC on December 13, CBP turned attention to economic matters by stating: "Fair trade is crucial to America's economic security. Tariff enforcement and cracking down on transshipments is protecting American businesses, workers, and consumers."
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act referenced by CBP provided additional funding for hiring personnel and investing in advanced technology. These measures are intended to enhance operational effectiveness along U.S. borders while also supporting voluntary departures for individuals without legal status.
Efforts against drug cartels have been an ongoing focus for federal agencies such as CBP. Enhanced border security operations often involve collaboration with other law enforcement bodies to disrupt trafficking networks.
Tariff enforcement remains a significant component of CBP’s responsibilities. By addressing issues like transshipment—where goods are rerouted through third countries to evade tariffs—the agency aims to safeguard domestic industries from unfair competition.
