Meet the expert:

Roxanne Baeza

Branch Chief, CBP Office of Trade, Trade Programs

Roxanne Baeza serves as the Branch Chief for the Anti-Dumping and Countervailing (AD/CVD) Division, Programs Branch within U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Trade Programs Directorate, stationed in Chicago, Illinois. In this pivotal role, Ms. Baeza spearheads the implementation of critical AD/CVD program initiatives, addressing priority trade issues and acting as a key subject matter expert for the Office of Trade. The AD/CVD Division is fundamentally dedicated to the robust enforcement of U.S. trade laws, focusing on the detection and prevention of circumvention of AD/CVD statutes, and ensuring the timely and accurate liquidation of final duties. This work is crucial in leveling the playing field for the American industry by combating unfairly priced imports and subsidized foreign goods.

Ms. Baeza's distinguished career with CBP spans over 23 years, a testament to her enduring dedication to safeguarding U.S. trade integrity. Her journey began in 2003 at the Port of Chicago, where she laid the groundwork for a career marked by increasing responsibility and leadership. Throughout her tenure, she has held a variety of significant leadership positions, including Supervisory Import Specialist and Supervisory Entry Specialist, roles that have provided her with deep operational insight into the complexities of import processes and the enforcement of trade regulations. She has also contributed to CBP's outreach and development efforts as the Assistant Head Advisor for the CBP Explorer Program in Chicago and served as the Public Affairs Liaison for the Chicago Field Office, demonstrating a well-rounded understanding of CBP's mission and its engagement with the public and future professionals.