Simply Trade

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Do you find yourself randomly classifying products… when you are not at work? Does the reason why you jump out of bed every morning have anything to do with validating your supply chain to insure trade compliance? Did you sit in your favorite chair with a glass of wine, paging through the latest regulations and thought to yourself, ‘what a great way to spend my free time’? If any of these apply to you, then you are very likely a ‘trade geek’… that is why we created Simply Trade just for you. Your hosts, Andy and Lalo have a combined 60+ years in the industry. Covering everything from logistics to technology. There is so much to learn with the ever-evolving world of trade. We’ve invited some friends over to our podcast to simply ’shoot the ship’ on all things trade. So join us every week as we discuss current and important trade topics with experts in their field who are passionate about helping you succeed! You’ll never run out of things to learn when it comes to trading goods across international borders. Let’s get to it!

  1. 7 HR AGO

    [Canada] – Navigating Supply Chain Disruption, Infrastructure Shifts, and Trade Uncertainty

    Host: Warrington Ellacott Guest: David A. Johnston Published: April 1, 2026 Length: ~20 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center 🌍 Adapting to Disruption in a Shifting Trade Landscape In this episode of Simply Trade [Canada], Warrington Ellacott sits down with Dr. David A. Johnston to explore how geopolitical shifts, infrastructure investments, and evolving trade dynamics are reshaping supply chains. From Canada’s renewed focus on nation-building infrastructure to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding USMCA negotiations, this conversation highlights the realities businesses face today—and the strategies they need to stay resilient. Dr. Johnston shares insights from his work at the Schulich School of Business, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, collaboration, and long-term planning in an increasingly volatile global trade environment. 🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🌐 How geopolitical risks and policy shifts are disrupting global supply chains 🏗️ What Canada’s major infrastructure investments mean for importers and exporters 🤝 Why communication with supply chain partners is critical during uncertainty 📦 How to think about transportation flexibility, including shifting modes like air, rail, and ocean 📊 Practical ways to manage short-term risk while planning for long-term change 🌎 Why diversification and global market expansion require new logistics strategies 🔑 Key Takeaways: Strong communication with suppliers, carriers, and partners is essential during disruption. Infrastructure investments create long-term opportunities—but won’t solve short-term challenges. Flexibility in transportation modes can keep goods moving, even at higher costs. Businesses should balance immediate risk management with longer-term strategic repositioning. Trade relationships—especially between Canada and the U.S.—remain critical despite uncertainty. Disruption often creates opportunity, particularly in emerging sectors like infrastructure and defense. 📌 Resources & Mentions: George Weston Ltd Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains – Schulich School of Business Master of Supply Chain Management Program – York University Sloan Management Review (2022) – Preparing for Supply Chain Disruptions USMCA / CUSMA Trade Agreement CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) 🎧 Credits Host: Warrington Ellacott – https://www.linkedin.com/in/warringtonellacott/ Guest: David A. Johnston – https://www.schulich.yorku.ca/faculty-research/george-weston Producer: Lalo Solorzano 📢 Subscribe & Follow New episodes every week. Presented by: Global Training Center — providing education, consulting, workshops, and compliance resources for trade professionals. 👉 https://www.globaltrainingcenter.com Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-training-center https://www.youtube.com/@simplytradepod https://open.spotify.com/show/09m199JO6fuNumbcrHTkGq https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-trade/id1640329690 https://globaltrainingcenter.com/portal/ Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your fellow trade geeks!

    20 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    [TIPS] From Firefighting to Forward Thinking: Shifting Trade from Tactical to Strategic

    Hosts: Renee Chiuchiarelli & Julie Parks Published: March 31, 2026 Length: ~10 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center 🎧 Episode Summary In this episode, Renee and Julie kick off a new series focused on a critical evolution in global trade: 👉 How do you shift your team from tactical execution to strategic impact? Most trade teams are buried in transactions—processing entries, fixing data, responding to audits. But today’s environment demands more. The question is no longer: “Are we processing trade?” It’s: “Are we leading it?” This episode breaks down the difference between tactical vs. strategic work, why teams get stuck, and what’s at risk if you don’t evolve. 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Tactical Work = Necessary, But Reactive Tactical work keeps the business moving—but it’s often: Transaction-focused Time-sensitive Manual and repetitive Reactive and firefighting Examples include: Entry processing Data corrections Broker email back-and-forth Audit scrambling Manual screening and rework 👉 It’s essential—but it won’t move your organization forward. 2. Strategic Work = Value Creation Strategic trade work is where real impact happens. It includes: Tariff mitigation strategies Country of origin and sourcing optimization Trade analytics and risk pattern identification Broker governance and performance management Automation and control design Characteristics of strategic teams: ✔ Proactive ✔ Data-driven ✔ Cross-functional ✔ Focused on financial and operational outcomes 3. Today’s Reality: You Need Both This isn’t an either/or conversation anymore. 👉 The current trade environment demands: Tactical excellence and Strategic leadership As Renee highlights, even seasoned leaders are being pulled back into the details—while tactical teams are being asked to think more strategically. 4. Why Teams Get Stuck in Tactical Mode Common reasons include: Understaffing Constant operational pressure Poor data quality Lack of documented processes Over-reliance on email and tribal knowledge Leadership viewing trade as purely transactional No KPIs tied to value creation 5. The Risk of Staying Tactical If your team never evolves: Errors repeat and expand during audits Duty savings opportunities are missed Regulatory changes outpace your response Burnout and turnover increase Trade gets excluded from strategic planning 👉 You become a cost center… instead of a strategic partner. 🚀 Figure It Out (FIO) – This Week’s Action Before you can evolve, you need visibility. 👉 Track where your team is spending time. List out current activities and projects Categorize them: Tactical Strategic Identify where the majority of time is going 🎯 This becomes your baseline for the rest of the series. 💬 Join the Conversation Where does your team spend most of its time today? 🔥 Firefighting? 📊 Strategy? ⚖️ A mix of both? 👉 Head over to the Trade Geeks community and share your breakdown—and let’s compare notes. Credits Hosts: Renee Chiuchiarelli Julie Parks Producer: Lalo Solorzano 🎧 Subscribe & Follow New TIPS episodes every Tuesday. Presented by: Global Training Center — education, consulting, workshops & compliance resources for trade professionals 🔗 Connect With Us Simply Trade Podcast on LinkedIn Global Training Center on LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Trade Geeks Community 💬 Don’t forget to rate, review & share with your fellow trade geeks! 🎙️ Want to Be on the Show or Have Topic Suggestions? 📧 SimplyTrade@GlobalTrainingCenter.com 🐦 Twitter/X: @SimplyTradePod

    9 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    [ROUNDUP] Long-Term Thinking in a Short-Term World: A CEO’s View on Growth and Culture with Chris Bachinski

    Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Chris Bachinnski, Co‑CEO & President, GHY International Published: March 2026 Length: ~35 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Annik sits down with Chris Bachinnski, Co‑CEO and President of GHY International, for a leadership‑focused conversation on what it really takes to build and sustain a customs brokerage and trade business in a volatile, tech‑driven environment. Starting from sweeping floors in his dad’s trucking company at age 12 to leading a 100+ year‑old firm, Chris shares how work ethic, curiosity, and culture have shaped his career across transportation, marketing, and now trade. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Chris’s unconventional path to trade Grew up in trucking, bought his dad’s company in his 20s, then sold into a publicly traded roll‑up and learned the pros/cons of “quarterly mindset.” Shifted into a small marketing agency as CFO/COO, where he discovered the tight link between brand and culture and began doing leadership/culture training for clients. GHY first hired his firm for branding and leadership work; later, owner Rick Reeseinvited him in as President specifically for his leadership and culture skills, not customs expertise. Designing and changing culture on purpose Chris interviewed all 105 GHY associates in his first 6–7 months just to listen, then worked with leadership to define: what must never change, what needs to improve, and which behaviors will be tolerated. His core belief: “Culture is the result of the behaviors you permit”—leaders must live values first, then hold people accountable, even when that means making hard calls on long‑tenured but misaligned employees. From operator to enterprise‑level leader With GHY now ~245–250 people, Chris’s CEO coach pushed him to stop being involved in everything and focus on: looking around the corner, aligning the organization, and holding leaders accountable. He still stays grounded by walking the office daily, restarting one‑on‑one interviews with staff after 10 years, and sharing results from his annual leadership feedback survey with the entire company. Leading through uncertainty and mistakes In COVID and the recent tariff/trade waves, GHY leaned into two non‑negotiables: care for people and care for clients, avoiding knee‑jerk layoffs and thinking long‑term even after a “spooked” decision in early 2025. On errors, Chris rejects the “I let people make mistakes so they learn” line as arrogant; instead, he tells the story of a six‑figure error where GHY refused a resignation, treated it as (expensive) education, and moved forward. Advice for aspiring leaders Chris distinguishes between title‑driven leaders and those who see leadership as stewardship: taking what’s been entrusted, making it better, and protecting it for the future. His core advice: cultivate insatiable curiosity, ask lots of questions, seek mentors, practice empathy (especially now, with stressed employees and customers), and avoid short‑term, fear‑based decisions. Tech, AI, and the future of brokerage Chris is candid with his board that technology is the one thing he least wants to under‑estimate; the impact he thought was 5–10 years out is arriving much faster. GHY’s focus: embrace technology plus process improvement not as a headcount weapon, but as a tool to make people better, improve accuracy, and help clients succeed—constantly questioning “we’ve always done it this way.” Credits Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Chris Bachinnski (Co‑CEO & President, GHY International) Producer: Annik Sobing Subscribe & Follow • YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts Join the conversation with fellow trade professionals in the Trade Geeks Community: https://globaltrainingcenter.com/portal/?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast

    28 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    [Cindy's Version] Living Through Section 122, Steel Valuation Confusion, and the IEEPA Refund Wait, Forevermore

    Host: Cindy Allen Show: Simply Trade – Cindy’s Version Published: March 27, 2026 Length: ~13 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Evermore: Section 122, Steel/Aluminum Valuation, DHS Funding, and the Never‑Ending IEEPA Refund Saga Cindy Allen returns with another Taylor Swift–themed trade update, this time using “Evermore” to capture how the trade community feels about the seemingly endless cycle of new tariffs, court decisions, and refund processes. She covers leadership changes at DHS, shifting timelines for key CBP events, fresh confusion around steel and aluminum valuation, Section 122 and 301/232 moves aimed at replacing IEEPA revenue, and why she thinks the trade world needs to hit “pause” on IEEPA expectations until CBP’s CAPE process is truly defined. What You’ll Learn in This Episode DHS & CBP updates New DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, a Trump‑aligned former U.S. Representative from Oklahoma, is sworn in; early signals focus on immigration, with little yet on customs. CBP’s Trade and Cargo Summit in Dallas is postponed from next month to September due to funding issues; existing registrations will be transferred, with updated instructions to come via CSMS/announcements. USMCA and steel/aluminum valuation USMCA: U.S. and Mexico are in talks to extend/renew the agreement using three‑year review periods with annual extensions—essentially letting it “limp along” another 4–10 years, but at least keeping parties at the table. Steel/aluminum/copper components: CBP has issued new but confusing and partly contradictory guidance on valuation; with court challenges pending and no comprehensive methodology, Cindy urges importers to consult counsel and test whether their approach is defensible under reasonable care standards. Section 122, 301, and 232 moves The White House again signals raising Section 122 tariffs from 10% to 15%, but provides no timing; the statutory 150‑day clock keeps running, raising questions about whether they’ll increase within that window or let it lapse and start a new 122 action. Legal uncertainty: Can the administration lawfully let one 122 action expire and immediately launch another at 15%? With no case law on this rarely used tool, Cindy expects eventual court challenges. New or adjusted Section 301 and potential 232 cases are clearly framed as ways to replace lost IEEPA revenue after the Supreme Court ruling; the administration also hints that announced rates may change after investigations and hearings. Forced labor and 301 justification questions One proposed 301 angle targets countries that “don’t fully enforce forced labor protections,” but Cindy questions how foreign import enforcement links to unfair trade practices harming U.S. commerce, given the U.S. already has its own forced labor import rules. She flags this as another area ripe for challenge if 301 gets stretched to cover other countries’ internal enforcement of their own import regimes. DHS budget standoff and FMC decision As of 1 p.m. CT on March 27: No DHS funding bill fully passed; the Senate approved a measure apparently including DHS funding but maybe not CBP/ICE, and then recessed until mid‑April. The House and the President’s final positions remain uncertain. Strait of Hormuz: Limited, negotiated safe‑passage traffic continues for some countries, but full reopening hasn’t happened; oil over $100/barrel is impacting carriers and downstream users. FMC: Denies some carriers’ requests for immediate rate hikes tied to Hormuz‑related fuel costs, holding them to the 30‑day notice requirement since the filings didn’t meet the criteria for accelerated increases. Evermore & IEEPA Refunds: Why Cindy Says “Pause” Using “Evermore,” Cindy captures the community’s sense that the “pain” of constant change might last forever—but the song’s ending points to eventual relief. She applies that to IEEPA refunds and the developing CAPE process: What we know (high level) CBP is building a CAPE‑based, automated, bulk refund system. Refunds will go to the importer of record or the broker, and complexity may factor into prioritization, as suggested in CBP Executive Director Brandon Lord’s declaration. What we don’t know (the bigger list) When refunds actually start flowing. What data declarations must include (entry number only, entry + IOR, more?). How liquidation status will drive treatment: Not liquidated. Liquidated but within 90 days (CBP’s reliquidation window). Between 90 and 180 days (inside protest window). Beyond 180 days (finally liquidated). Whether courts will effectively override the 180‑day finality to enable refunds on finally liquidated entries, and what administrative mechanism would exist to do so. How CBP will handle prioritization, multiple brokers on the same importer’s entries, and any limits on bulk submissions. Whether CBP will accelerate or use the normal ~314‑day liquidation cycle for unliquidated entries tied to IEEPA. Given the sheer volume of open questions and the flood of webinars, articles, and press coverage, Cindy’s message to importers and brokers is to take a breath, recognize what is actually known, avoid over‑promising internally, and wait for clearer CAPE details rather than reacting to every rumor. Like the end of “Evermore,” she believes this phase of pain will not be forever. Credits Host: Cindy Allen Producer: Annik Sobing  Subscribe & Follow • YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts Join the conversation with fellow trade professionals in the Trade Geeks Community: https://globaltrainingcenter.com/portal/?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast

    13 min

  5. 26 MAR

    [CRIMES] Locked In or Locked Out? The Tariff Case That Changed Everything

    🎧 Host(s) Lalo Solorzano Andy Shiles 🎤 Guest Mollie Sitkowski – Partner at Faegre Drinker 📅 Published Date March 26, 2026 ⏱️ Episode Length ~36 minutes 🧠 Episode Summary In this episode of Simply Trade [CRIMES], we dive into a real-world trade case that highlights what can go wrong when compliance breaks down. Joined by trade attorney Mollie Sitkowski, Lalo and Andy unpack the details behind the case—what happened, where things went sideways, and what trade professionals can learn from it. From regulatory missteps to enforcement realities, this episode goes beyond theory and into the practical consequences companies face when trade compliance isn’t handled correctly. If you’ve ever wondered how small decisions can escalate into major legal and financial exposure—this episode is for you. 🔑 Key Learnings How real trade violations unfold in practice—not just in theory The role of intent vs. negligence in enforcement actions Common compliance gaps that can lead to significant penalties How customs authorities evaluate and pursue cases What companies should be doing to mitigate risk before issues arise 💡 Key Takeaways Trade compliance failures often start with small oversights that compound over time Documentation, classification, and internal controls are critical risk areas Enforcement is not just about penalties—it’s about accountability and precedent Having the right expertise (legal + compliance) can change the outcome significantly Learning from real cases is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your program ⚖️ Case Breakdown Overview of the case and key facts What triggered enforcement attention Where the compliance breakdown occurred Legal arguments and outcomes Broader implications for the trade community 🔗 Resources & Mentions U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) Relevant customs regulations and enforcement frameworks 👏 Credits Hosts: Lalo Solorzano & Andy Shiles Guest: Mollie Sitkowski Produced by Global Training Center 📲 Subscribe & Follow 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09m199JO6fuNumbcrHTkGq?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-trade/id1640329690?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simplytradepod?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast 🔗 Connect With Us Global Training Center: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-training-center?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast Trade Geeks Community: https://globaltrainingcenter.com/portal/?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast 🎙️ Want to Be on the Show? Have a case, insight, or experience worth sharing? Join us on Simply Trade and be part of the conversation shaping the future of global trade.

    37 min

  6. 25 MAR

    [TIPS] From Chaos to Clarity: Structuring Trade Compliance That Actually Works

    Hosts: Renee Chiuchiarelli & Julie Parks Published: March 25, 2026 Length: ~10 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center 🎧 Episode Summary In this final episode of the Org Structures series, Renee and Julie bring everything together with real-world “what would you do?” scenarios that highlight how trade compliance structures actually perform under pressure. From centralized bottlenecks to decentralized chaos, they walk through common organizational models and—more importantly—how to fix the gaps using practical tools like RASCI frameworks, operational controls, and accountability mapping. The key message? Structure isn’t theoretical—it shows up in your delays, audits, and escalation emails. 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Structure Drives Outcomes Trade compliance structure directly impacts: Clearance speed Audit exposure Broker performance Internal escalation If roles aren’t clearly defined, risk increases. If they are, compliance becomes operational and defensible. 2. RASCI = Clarity + Accountability A RASCI model helps define: R (Responsible): Executes the task A (Accountable): Owns the outcome S (Support): Assists execution C (Consulted): Provides input I (Informed): Kept in the loop Without this clarity, work gets duplicated—or worse, dropped entirely. 3. Centralized vs. Decentralized Isn’t the Problem Every model has strengths and gaps: Centralized: Strong control, slow execution Decentralized: Fast locally, inconsistent globally Matrix: Flexible, but can create decision confusion 👉 The solution isn’t choosing the “right” model— It’s designing controls, roles, and escalation paths that make it work. 4. Controls Make Compliance Real Policies alone don’t work. You need operational controls, such as: Required data fields in systems Dual classification reviews Approval workflows for high-risk shipments Embedded export screening checkpoints Standardized broker instructions These turn compliance from theory into execution. 5. “Trade as a Hobby” Is a Red Flag 🚩 When compliance is spread across teams with no clear owner: Tasks fall through the cracks Accountability disappears Risk increases The fix: ✔ Assign ownership ✔ Tie responsibilities to KPIs ✔ Make compliance part of performance 6. Alignment Beats Authority In complex orgs, success comes from: Cross-functional collaboration Clear escalation frameworks Defined decision boundaries As Renee and Julie highlight: “Collaboration replaces command and control.” 🚀 Figure It Out (FIO) – This Week’s Action If you’re working in a matrix or hybrid structure: 👉 Stop trying to own everything. Instead: Map a simple RASCI for one process (start small) Example: classification reviews or CF-28 responses Define: Who executes Who owns the outcome Who must be consulted Identify gaps in accountability 🎯 The goal: Turn confusion into clear ownership and faster decisions 💬 Join the Conversation How is your trade compliance function structured today? Centralized? Decentralized? Matrix? Something in between? 👉 Head over to the Trade Geeks community and share: Your structure Your biggest challenge How you’re applying this week’s FIO Credits Hosts: Renee Chiuchiarelli Julie Parks Producer: Lalo Solorzano 🎧 Subscribe & Follow New TIPS episodes every Tuesday. Presented by: Global Training Center — education, consulting, workshops & compliance resources for trade professionals 🔗 Connect With Us Simply Trade Podcast on LinkedIn Global Training Center on LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Trade Geeks Community 💬 Don’t forget to rate, review & share with your fellow trade geeks! 🎙️ Want to Be on the Show or Have Topic Suggestions? 📧 SimplyTrade@GlobalTrainingCenter.com 🐦 Twitter/X: @SimplyTradePod

    13 min

  7. 24 MAR

    The Pete & Cindy Show: Trade, Tariffs, and Real Talk from the Front Lines

    🎧 Host(s) Cindy Allen – CEO, TradeForce Multiplier Pete Mento – Director, Global Trade Advisory, Baker Tilly 📅 Published Date March 24, 2026 ⏱️ Episode Length ~42 minutes 🧠 Episode Summary Welcome to a special edition of Simply Trade—The Pete & Cindy Show. In this episode, industry veterans Cindy Allen and Pete Mento take the mic for a candid, unscripted conversation on the current state of global trade. With no guests and no filters, the two dive into real-world challenges, industry trends, and the evolving role of trade professionals. Blending humor, sharp insight, and deep experience, Cindy and Pete break down complex trade topics in a way that’s both practical and engaging. From tariff pressures to business strategy, this episode feels less like an interview—and more like sitting in on a conversation between two of the industry’s most respected voices. 🔑 Key Learnings Why today’s trade environment demands both technical expertise and business awareness How leaders in trade are adapting to constant regulatory and economic shifts The importance of communication and storytelling in trade compliance How humor and personality can play a role in making complex topics accessible Why experienced professionals are rethinking how they engage with the next generation of trade talent 💡 Key Takeaways Trade is no longer just operational—it’s strategic and highly visible The best insights often come from open, unstructured conversations Industry leaders must balance compliance, economics, and business realities Authenticity and personality matter more than ever in education and content Sometimes, the most valuable discussions happen when you drop the formal format 🔗 Resources & Mentions TradeForce Multiplier Baker Tilly Global Trade Advisory Simply Trade Podcast 👏 Credits Host: Cindy Allen Host: Pete Mento Produced by Lalo Solorzano Published by Global Training Center 📲 Subscribe & Follow 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09m199JO6fuNumbcrHTkGq?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-trade/id1640329690?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simplytradepod?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast 🔗 Connect With Us Global Training Center: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-training-center?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast Trade Geeks Community: https://globaltrainingcenter.com/portal/?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast 🎙️ Want to Be on the Show? Have insights on trade, customs, or global logistics? We’d love to feature your voice on Simply Trade. Reach out and join the conversation.

    43 min

  8. 23 MAR

    [ROUNDUP] Semiconductor Export Controls & Entity List Traps with Valentin Povarchuk

    Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Valentin Povarchuk, Senior Counsel, Akrivis Law Group Published: March 2026 Length: ~35 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Lessons from Applied Materials: Export Controls, Entity List Risks, and Semiconductor Enforcement Annik Sobing welcomes Valentin Povarchuk, trade compliance expert with 20+ years across big law, in-house, and boutique firms, for a deep dive into export controls and sanctions—his thought leadership sweet spot. They unpack the Applied Materials $252M settlement for ion implanter sales to SMIC (despite BIS warnings and Entity List designation), Pterodyne Flare’s $1M mitigated penalty (via voluntary disclosure), and how companies navigate entity list risks in semiconductors amid U.S.–China tensions. Valentin teases an April 7 free GTC webinar on due diligence. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Valentin’s background 20+ years advising on customs, AD/CVD, export controls, sanctions; now at Acrevis Law Group helping companies (esp. tech/startups) build compliance programs. Expert in entity list/entity alerts, corporate risk management—not just tariffs/customs. Semiconductor export controls 101 Focus on equipment/software for advanced chips (AI training), not just chips themselves; bipartisan consensus on China as tech adversary (Russia/Belarus secondary). Biden’s AI Diffusion Rule (global licensing limits) revoked by Trump; new approach more “transactional” (trade for access). Uncertainty reigns—no clear replacement yet. Applied Materials case breakdown ($252M penalty) BIS sent is-informed letter warning off SMIC; later Entity List addition. Applied continued via South Korean plant (substantial transformation: assembly/testing to claim “Korean origin” tariffs now; semicon/tech under microscope—review Entity List diligence today. Is-informed = hard stop; don’t “get creative” without weighing enforcement (spirit > letter). Voluntary disclosure works—self-report transparently for leniency. Join Valentin’s free April 7 GTC webinar on due diligence. Credits Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Valentin Povarchuk Subscribe & Follow • YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts Join the conversation with fellow trade professionals in the Trade Geeks Community: https://globaltrainingcenter.com/portal/?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast

    29 min
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Do you find yourself randomly classifying products… when you are not at work? Does the reason why you jump out of bed every morning have anything to do with validating your supply chain to insure trade compliance? Did you sit in your favorite chair with a glass of wine, paging through the latest regulations and thought to yourself, ‘what a great way to spend my free time’? If any of these apply to you, then you are very likely a ‘trade geek’… that is why we created Simply Trade just for you. Your hosts, Andy and Lalo have a combined 60+ years in the industry. Covering everything from logistics to technology. There is so much to learn with the ever-evolving world of trade. We’ve invited some friends over to our podcast to simply ’shoot the ship’ on all things trade. So join us every week as we discuss current and important trade topics with experts in their field who are passionate about helping you succeed! You’ll never run out of things to learn when it comes to trading goods across international borders. Let’s get to it!

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