Simply Trade

Host: Lalo Solorzano and Trudy Wilson Published: May 19, 2026 Length: 13:24 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this episode of Simply Trade, Lalo Solorzano and Trudy Wilson return for another Trudy’s Trade Tips segment, shifting the conversation from Incoterms to USMCA and free trade agreements. The big message: you do not have to participate in a free trade agreement just because one...

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Amy Morgan , Trade Compliance Executive, Advisor & Speaker. Former VP, Trade at Altana. Tradenerd. Published: May 18 2026 Length: ~27 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Amy Morgan on Reinventing Trade Through Technology and Vision Annik Sobing welcomes Amy Morgan back to the Simply Trade Roundup for a conversation about her journey through trade, technology,...

Host: Cindy Allen Published: May 15 2026 Length: ~13 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Are We Out of the Woods Yet? Trade Policy, CAPE Updates, and a Push Toward Normalized Trade In this episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, Cindy Allen uses Taylor Swift’s “Are We Out of the Woods Yet?” to frame a week full of major trade developments. She covers the ongoing court fight over Section...

Host: Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles Guest(s): Ken Roberts Published: May 14, 2026 Length: 58:39 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this episode of Simply Trade, Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles welcome back trade data expert Ken Roberts of WorldCity for a timely look at the numbers shaping U.S. imports, exports, and global trade strategy. With trade policy, tariffs, supply chain shifts...

Host: Lalo Solorzano and Trudy Wilson Published: May 13, 2026 Length: 13:22 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this episode of Simply Trade, Lalo Solorzano welcomes back Trudy Wilson for another round of Trudy’s Trade Tips, continuing the conversation on Incoterms that deserve extra caution. After previously covering Ex Works, Trudy turns to the opposite end of the spectrum: DDP, or D...

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Laura DiBella , Chair, Federal Maritime Commission Published: May 2026 Length: ~27 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center From Resilience to Maritime Leadership Annik Sobing sits down with Laura DiBella for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and the path that brought her to the Federal Maritime Commission. Laura shares how her...

Host: Cindy Allen Published: May 2026 Length: ~12 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center It’s Time to Go: Refunds, Trade Policy, and What Comes Next In this episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, Cindy Allen walks listeners through a busy week in international trade while using Taylor Swift’s “It’s Time to Go” as the theme. She covers the latest Court of International Trade ruling on Sect...

Host: Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles Guest(s): Evan Smith Published: May 7, 2026 Length: 43:23 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary Global trade is changing fast, and compliance teams are being asked to do more than ever before. In this episode of Simply Trade, Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles welcome back Evan Smith of Altana to discuss how artificial intelligence, supply chain visibility,...

Host: Cindy Allen - Trade Force Multiplier Guest: Pete Mento, Baker Tilly Published: May 2026 Length: ~42 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center CAPE Audits, Broker Value, and the Real Cost of Recovery Cindy Allen sits down with Pete Mento of Baker Tilly for an unfiltered conversation about CAPE refunds, audits, broker fees, and what importers should really be thinking about as the refund pr...

In this episode of Simply Trade, host  Lalo Solorzano  is joined by  Trudy Wilson , longtime Global Training Center instructor and trade compliance expert, for the first installment of what Lalo calls “Trudy’s Trade Tips.” This conversation focuses on a foundational topic that continues to create confusion across import and export teams: Incoterms 2020. Trudy breaks down why companies should not s...

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Eric Johnson - Journal of Commerce Published: May 2026 Length: ~34 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center AI, Trade Reporting, and Why the Industry Is Changing Faster Than Ever Annik Sobing sits down with Eric Johnson of the Journal of Commerce for a wide-ranging conversation about trade media, logistics, technology, and the growing influence of AI across the indust...

Host: Cindy Allen Published: May 2026 Length: ~12 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Trade Complexity, CAPE Rejections, and Why “Happiness” Fits the Moment In this episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, Cindy Allen steps back from the usual CAPE-only focus to look at the broader trade landscape, from AGOA comments and EU sanctions to OFAC changes, DOJ enforcement, and shipping develop...

🎧 Hosts Andy Shiles Lalo Solorzano 🎤 Guest Bonnie Kersch, Founder of Magnolia Global Trade Solutions 📅 Published Date April 30, 2026 ⏱️ Episode Length ~37 minutes 📝 Episode Summary IEEPA duty refunds are creating a major opportunity—but only for companies that know how to navigate CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) correctly. In this episode of Simply Trade, Andy and...

Hosts: Renee Chiuchiarelli & Julie Parks Series: Tactical vs. Strategic (Series 7) Episode: Episode 5 – Demonstrating Strategic Value Length: ~15 minutes 🎧 Episode Summary In this final episode of the Tactical vs. Strategic series, Renee and Julie focus on one of the most critical (and often overlooked) skills in trade leadership: 👉 Showing the value of strategic trade Because here’s the rea...

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Cindy DeLeon , Founder and Managing Director, DeLeon Trade Published: April 2026 Length: ~20 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center CAPE Refunds, ACE Challenges, and What Importers Need to Know Now Annik Sobing sits down with Cindy De Leon, founder and managing director of De Leon Trade, for a practical conversation about CAPE refunds and the early rollout of CBP’s...

Host: Cindy Allen Published: April 24, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this week’s episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, Cindy Allen covers a relatively quiet week in global trade—highlighted by one major development: the successful launch of CBP’s CAPE system for IEEPA duty refunds. After months of uncertainty, CAPE is now live—and early feedback from...

Host: Annik Sobing Guests: Federico “Kiko” Zuniga, Kim Campbell & Carlos Martinez Published: November 2025 Length: ~12 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center One Region, One Voice: Strengthening North American Trade Collaboration In this special Simply Trade Roundup episode recorded live at the NCBFAA conference in San Antonio, host Annik Sobing sits down with leaders from the North Amer...

Hosts Renee Chiuchiarelli Julie Parks Episode Length ~10 minutes Episode Summary In this episode of Simply Trade Tips: Hammer & Heels, Renee and Julie tackle one of the toughest realities in transforming trade organizations: 👉 What happens when the work evolves… but the team doesn’t? As part of the Tactical vs. Strategic series, this conversation dives into the human side of transformation—wh...

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Omar Abuhashish , Co-Founder and CEO, Reform Published: April 2026 Length: ~21 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Building Reform: Startup Lessons, Trade Tech, and the Future of Supply Chain Annik Sobing sits down with Omar Abuhashish, co-founder and CEO of Reform, live from the NCBFAA conference, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and the pa...

Hosts Renee Chiuchiarelli Julie Parks Episode Length ~12 minutes Episode Summary In this episode of Simply Trade Tips: Hammer & Heels, Renee and Julie tackle a challenge many trade professionals quietly struggle with—delegation. As part of the Tactical vs. Strategic series, this conversation gets real about why leaders often feel overwhelmed—and why it’s not always about workload. It’s about c...

Host: Cindy Allen Published: April 17, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this week’s episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, Cindy Allen walks through a pivotal moment for the trade community as CBP prepares to officially launch the CAPE process for IEEPA duty refunds. After weeks of uncertainty, the process is now defined—but key decisions still fall on im...

🎧 Hosts Andy Shiles Lalo Solorzano 🎤 Guest Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io 📅 Published Date April 16, 2026 ⏱️ Episode Length ~31 minutes 📝 Episode Summary What happens when your trade data is everywhere… and nowhere at the same time? In this episode of Simply Trade, Andy and Lalo sit down with Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io, to unpack one of the biggest hidden challenges in global trade: data fragm...

Host: Annik Sobing Show: Simply Trade Published: April 10, 2026 Length: ~18 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Seven Things I’ve Learned About Trade: People, Politics, AI, and Finding Your Path In this solo episode, Annik Sobing steps away from the usual guest format to share a more personal look at what she’s learned after years of talking with trade professionals, attending conferences...

Host: Cindy Allen Show: Simply Trade – Cindy’s Version Published: April 9, 2026 Length: ~16 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center The Story of Us: Tariff Changes, CAPE Confusion, and the Trade Community Waiting for Answers Cindy Allen returns with a wide-ranging trade update set to Taylor Swift’s “The Story of Us,” using the song’s theme of miscommunication to frame the current disconnect b...

Importing isn’t as simple as buying a product overseas and having it show up at your door. In this episode of Simply Trade, Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles break down three of the most common (and costly) assumptions business owners make about importing—and how those mistakes can quietly erode margins, create compliance risk, and lead to serious problems with U.S. Customs. If you’re importing—or th...