Originally Posted by
Superguy
If that's the case, then why do we have to declare cash >10k to customs when leaving the country? That's just one example, but the government cares a lot about things leaving the country as they do entering.
Smuggling is a problem any time it crosses a border in either direction. It hurts both countries and can strain relations.
Because of specific
treasury laws that require this reporting ostensibly to prevent money laundering and foreign currency manipulation.
Are you suggesting customs should be performing border inspections of people leaving the US as general law enforcement to make sure they aren't taking contraband (guns, drugs, etc.) into another country?