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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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!
[Cindy’s Version] All Aboard the Crazy Train of Trade
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[Cindy’s Version] All Aboard the Crazy Train of Trade
Host: Lalo Solorzano (filling in for Cindy Allen)Published: October 31, 2025Length: ~15 minutesPresented by: Global Training Center
Crazy Train (Lalo’s Version): Trade Updates, Ozzy Osbourne Style
This week’s Cindy’s Version comes with a twist — Cindy is on vacation in Cancun, so Lalo Solorzano takes over the mic and drives this week’s episode down a different track: Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne.
In true Gen X fashion, Lalo blends heavy metal attitude with the week’s biggest trade updates, covering everything from Senate tariff votes and CBP’s new Section 232 duties to fresh U.S.–China developments and new trade frameworks across Southeast Asia.
From tariff fatigue and AI adoption to collaboration and mentorship, this Halloween-themed episode keeps the humor high and the insights real — proving that even in global trade, we’re all riding the same crazy train.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Senate blocks two key trade measures:• Additional tariffs on Brazil• Reciprocal global tariff proposal
Why lawmakers warned that reciprocal tariffs risked igniting a global trade war
CBP guidance on new Section 232 duties for:• Trucks, buses, and parts (effective November 1)• Chapter 99 HTS classifications for importers
Trump–Xi meeting updates: possible 10% tariff rollback on Chinese goods and renewed soybean imports
New reciprocal trade frameworks with Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia
Highlights from the ICPA Fall Conference panel “Duty Calls” — hosted by Global Training Center and Simply Trade
Key Takeaways from the ICPA Panel – Duty Calls:
Tariff Fatigue & Strategy: Don’t just react to constant changes — build adaptable systems.
Automation & AI: Smart use of AI for classification and drawback can improve compliance efficiency.
Collaboration: Compliance can’t live in a silo — involve procurement, finance, logistics, and engineering.
Mentorship & Talent: You can’t complain about the lack of talent if you’re not helping grow it.
Mindset: Trade doesn’t run on policy alone — it’s driven by people with passion and purpose.
Quick Recap:
Congress blocks new tariffs.
CBP rolls out new ones.
U.S. and China hint at a handshake deal.
Southeast Asia signs new reciprocal agreements.
And trade experts remind us: stay calm, stay informed, and keep your systems ready.
Or as Ozzy says — “It’s crazy, but that’s how it goes.”
Resources & Mentions:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Federal Register – Section 232 Notices
ICPA – International Compliance Professionals Association
U.S. Department of Commerce – Trade Updates
Credits
Host:
Lalo Solorzano – LinkedIn
Producer:
Global Training Center
Special thanks to:
Cindy Allen – LinkedIn
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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!
