WTO’s Moratorium on Digital Tariffs Buoyed, But for How Long? The World Trade Organization (WTO) has granted a temporary extension to the moratorium on customs duties for digital transmissions, a significant aspect of internet development, but the deal includes a hard expiration in 2026. The extension was agreed upon during the WTO’s 13th ministerial meeting…
Navigating the Waves of Detention and Demurrage Billing Reform The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has released a new rule addressing detention and demurrage billing practices in compliance with the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, aiming to rectify major issues for shippers during the pandemic. The FMC’s final rule outlines regulations on who can receive…
Former CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin sat down with the Simply Trade podcast to share his experiences transforming border governance in the post-9/11 era. As the threat landscape changed, Bersin pioneered initiatives with the private sector that strengthened security while facilitating international trade and imports/exports. One of his most impactful projects was developing the Advanced Cargo…
Governments and regulators are ramping up efforts to address climate change through trade policies. In this episode of Simply Trade, sustainability expert Emily Cori breaks down the complex landscape of green trade initiatives and shares actionable strategies for importers and exporters. Understanding the Expanding Regulatory Framework Cori outlines the four pillars of the CBP’s green…
As the legal cannabis industry continues to expand at a rapid pace, navigating the intricate web of trade rules has become increasingly important for businesses to understand. In their insightful discussion, cannabis law experts Vincent Sliwoski and Adams Lee delve into the nuanced regulations surrounding one of the industry’s most perplexing areas – international trade…
With the implementation of new forced labor prevention laws across North America, importers can no longer afford to treat supply chain compliance as an afterthought. On a recent episode of Simply Trade, hosts Andy and Lalo delved into these complex regulations with expert Ana Hinojosa of ABH Global Trade Consulting. Ana provided listeners with an…
Episode Recap: In the debut podcast episode, Simply Trade hosts Lalo and Andy discuss the critical importance of setting the right tone for leading trade compliance from the top down. They’re joined by expert Trudy Wilson, who shares best practices gleaned from years of experience helping companies navigate complex compliance requirements. Trudy emphasizes that compliance…
Dig into the intriguing world of international trade. Our guest, Dominic Veneziano, former Director of Import Operations at the FDA, provides key insights from his vast experience in the field. Illuminating topics discussed within this episode range from logistics challenges, navigating intricate regulations, to improving clearance processes and cycle times. Dominic shares his unique perspective…
The Simply Trade Podcast was developed through the desire of giving people inside and outside the industry different perspectives, new knowledge, and a sense of belonging. International Trade affects not only people that choose this career path but also everyone in the world, as we depend on it for consumer goods, resources, and just about…
