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10 Recommendations for Importing to the United States with Adrian Gonzalez - Part 1

As much as we try to remain in compliance and keep up with the daily requirements to import into the United States we sometimes tend to forget some important details that can help make sure that transactions are processed efficiently and with less issues.
In this episode we visit with Adrian Gonzalez of Global Alliance, a U.S. Broker based out of McAllen, TX.  Being on the border Adrian gets to experience several challenges at times when working with customers shipping products into the United States.  He shares with us his top 10+ recommendations that are sure to help any importer with their entries and to work better with their service providers in meeting compliance requirements.
This episode is part 1 of 2 where we cover 5 of the 10 recommendations.
Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ Host: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ Producer: Juliza Sofia Giron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliza-sofia-giron/ 
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Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com
Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 
Adrian Gonzalez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tradeconsultant/  
Global Alliance - https://www.globalalliancesolutions.com/ 
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Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

Navigating Through EAR, ITAR, and OFAC Regulations with Jennifer Saak

Join us as we discuss the U.S. export control system and how it affects your business. This episode provides essential information about the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), and regulations within OFAC to help reduce your risk of violating these federal laws.
Our guest, Jennifer Saak of Traliance, covers export control concepts one needs to understand in order to execute core business operations at a manufacturer, research & development facility, or university in a compliant manner. She provides our audience with an understanding of the basis and scope of the EAR, ITAR, and OFAC; a look at managing license requirements and practical concepts for implementing export controls compliance procedures.  We also go into some tips on how to get assistance if you don’t know where to start when it comes to getting started with compliance programs.
Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ Host: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ Producer: Juliza Sofia Giron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliza-sofia-giron/ 
Show references:
Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com
Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 
Jennifer Saak - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifersaak/ 
Traliance - https://traliance.com/ 
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CTPAT Trade Compliance, the new ISA with Deep SenGupta

The Importer Self Assessment (ISA) is a tool that allows importers to self-check their Internal Compliance procedures and processes. This provides a line of communication between the importer and CBP.  This mutually benefits both parties, such as importers being removed from the audit pool for Focused Assessments.
Deep SenGupta of DSG Global LLC. provides us with information on the renamed program, now CTPAT Trade Compliance. He explains why this voluntary program can be beneficial for importers in working with CBP.  
 
Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ Host: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ Producer: Juliza Sofia Giron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliza-sofia-giron/ 
Show references:
Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com
Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 
Deep SenGupta - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdeepsengupta/   
What is your International Trade Compliance score? - https://www.dsgglobal.com/ 
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Justifying CTPAT to Secure Your Supply Chain with Karma Ruiz

At times companies may not realize or know how CTPAT can help their organization by becoming a member of the program.  It is a lot of work and may not seem worth the time and effort.
Karma Ruiz has helped hundreds of companies with their CTPAT program. We discuss some of the reasons that may not be so obvious for a company looking to enter into the CTPAT program.  
If you are on the fence with CTPAT, listen in and figure out if this is for you and if it will be a good fit for you.
Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ Host: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ Producer: Sofia Giron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliza-sofia-giron/ 
Show references:
Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com
Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 
Karma Ruiz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karma-ruiz-8348887/   
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Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

An Importer’s Perspective on Antidumping and Countervailing Duties with Bonnie Kersch - Part 2

Continuing the conversation with Bonnie Kersch on antidumping and countervailing duties.  This episode picks up where we left off on the previous episode.  
When dealing with trade compliance issues, there are several different perspectives that one can take. There is regulatory enforcement, then there are the service providers, and then there are the importers (or exporters).  
In past episodes we covered Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) in the point of view of the attorneys who are called to defend importers.
In this episode we cover the same AD/CVD topic but this time through the eyes of the Importer. At the end of the day, the importer is who carries most (if not all) the burden when there are issues.  Many times, the best defense is offense and being prepared in best practices and having the resources to avoid issues in the first place.  
Tune in as we discuss AD/CVD with Bonnie Kersch, a seasoned importer, who provides information and life experiences that will surely help.  This episode is part two of two.
Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ Host: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ Producer: Sofia Giron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliza-sofia-giron/ 
Show references:
Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com
Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 
Bonie Kersch - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-kersch-4a1534114/  
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Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

An Importer’s Perspective on Antidumping and Countervailing Duties with Bonnie Kersch - Part 1

When dealing with trade compliance issues, there are several different perspectives that one can take. There is regulatory enforcement, then there are the service providers, and then there are the importers (or exporters).  
In past episodes we covered Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) in the point of view of the attorneys who are called to defend importers.
In this episode we cover the same AD/CVD topic but this time through the eyes of the Importer. At the end of the day, the importer is who carries most (if not all) the burden when there are issues.  Many times, the best defense is offense and being prepared in best practices and having the resources to avoid issues in the first place.  
Tune in as we discuss AD/CVD with Bonnie Kersch, a seasoned importer, who provides information and life experiences that will surely help.  This episode is part one of two.
Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ Host: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ Producer: Sofia Giron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliza-sofia-giron/ 
Show references:
Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com
Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 
Bonie Kersch - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-kersch-4a1534114/  
Top 10 Tips when Importing and Exporting - document mentioned in the podcast. Download here: https://gtc.trade/pod 
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Discussing Antidumping and Countervailing Duties with Jen Diaz and David Craven - Part 2

We continue our conversation with Jen and David of Diaz Trade Law.  From our last episode and continuing here, they share insights and experience from what they have seen and worked on with clients.  There are several factors that can affect an importation, many times without knowing, and possibly creating problems with antidumping or countervailing duties.
Show references:
Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com
Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 
Jen Diaz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenrdiaz/ 
David Craven - httpshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-craven-134836146/ 
Diaz Trade Law - https://diaztradelaw.com/
Top 10 Tips when Importing and Exporting - document mentioned in the podcast. Download here: https://gtc.trade/pod 
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Discussing Antidumping and Countervailing Duties with Jen Diaz and David Craven - Part 1

In this episode of Simply Trade, our guests, Jennifer Diaz and David Craven of Diaz Trade Law share their insights and experience from what they have seen and worked on with clients.  There are several factors that can affect an importation, many times without knowing, and possibly creating problems with antidumping or countervailing duties.
Show references:
Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com
Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 
Jen Diaz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenrdiaz/ 
David Craven - httpshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-craven-134836146/ 
Diaz Trade Law - https://diaztradelaw.com/
Top 10 Tips when Importing and Exporting - document mentioned in the podcast. Download here: https://gtc.trade/pod 
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Getting and Keeping a Seat at the Executive Table with Gabrielle Griffith

In recent years, starting with the previous administration, Trade Compliance took a front seat in the executive suite.  That suddenly put a spotlight on trade departments within companies as they sought to understand how certain trade policies were going to affect their business.
In this episode of Simply Trade, our guest, Gabrielle Griffith from BPE Global, explains how the role of trade compliance individuals were now part of conversations in company decisions.  As this started to fade with the current administration, Gaby explains how trade compliance can continue to have a voice and stay in front of executives when it comes to planning and making business decisions... ultimately helping the department with resources and making their job easier by obtaining continued support from the top level.
Show references:
Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com
Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 
Gabrielle Griffith - ggriffith@bpeglobal.com
Gabrielle Griffith - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggriffith/ 
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Exploring the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act - Part 2 with Amy Morgan

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) was signed into law by President Biden in December 2021.  It went into effect on June 21, 2022.  With this new law, and together with Section 307, it has created some confusion and concerns with importers of items that may have been from or sourced somewhere in the supply chain from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).
This second episode picks up with the process and steps you should follow when trying to comply with UFLPA.  We pick up the conversation with Amy Morgan of Altana AI, who provides experience on collecting supply chain information to help build trust through an automated solution.  
References:
Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com
Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 
Amy Morgan - amy@altana.ai
Amy Morgan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amytradelady/ 
Ana Hinojosa - ana.hinojosa@abhglobalconsulting.com
Ana Hinojosa - www.linkedin.com/in/ana-hinojosa-9a618913/ 
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