What action is being taken to stop counterfeit goods?
In the United States, the Customs Agency is limited in its effectiveness in preventing counterfeit goods. According to a Customs spokesperson, the agency is primarily concerned with preventing terrorist attacks and with ensuring that there is a free flow of trade. A modest number of Customs agents limits the agency?s ability to inspect and seize counterfeit goods. For instance, there are 300 inspectors at the Port of Los Angeles which has over 9 million containers arriving annually.
