Simply Trade

Host: Lalo Solorzano Published: July 10, 2026 Length: ~12 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary This week, Lalo Solorzano steps in behind the microphone while Cindy Allen enjoys a well-earned vacation—and instead of Taylor Swift, he's drawing inspiration from Metallica's "Sad But True." The title fits. Across CBP, the Department of Commerce, and the FTC, one message is becoming incr...

Host: Lalo Solorzano, Andy Shiles Guest(s): Jen Diaz Published: July 9, 2026 Length: 31:14 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary The Consumer Product Safety Commission is entering a new era of import enforcement, and importers need to pay attention. In this episode of Simply Trade, Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles welcome back trade attorney Jen Diaz for a timely conversation about CPSC’s mov...

Host: Lalo Solorzano Guest(s): Ashley Arnold Published: July 8, 2026 Length: 11:26 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary What do the World Cup, Beyoncé’s world tour, and international trade compliance have in common? More than most people realize. In this July Tips episode of Simply Trade, host Lalo Solorzano welcomes Ashley Arnold as the featured tips instructor for the month. Together, th...

Host: Cindy Allen Published: July 3, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary This week on Simply Trade: Cindy's Version, Cindy Allen unpacks another busy week in international trade, covering updates on CAPE refunds, post-summary correction payments, Section 232 investigations, the future of USMCA, and a major Department of Justice settlement involving Alibaba. Using...

Host: Lalo Solorzano, Andy Shiles Guest(s): Fausto R. Lopez Aguilar Published: July 2, 2026 Length: 31:00 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary The USMCA review process is creating questions across North American trade circles: Is the agreement ending? Are new rules already in effect? What should companies do now? In this episode of Simply Trade, hosts Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles sit dow...

Host: Lalo Solorzano Guest(s): Denise Published: June 30, 2026 Length: 21:23 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary Trade compliance does not happen in a vacuum. In this episode, Lalo Solorzano wraps up the four-part series with Denise by exploring why cross-functional training and stronger internal partnerships are essential for smoother global trade operations. From classification and cust...

Host: Warrington Ellacott Guest(s): Yannick Trudel Published: June 29, 2026 Length: Approx. 21 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary Canada is moving quickly on several legislative fronts that could reshape how importers, exporters, manufacturers, and distributors manage trade compliance. In this episode, Warrington Ellacott is joined by Yannick Trudel, Partner at McMillan LLP in Mo...

Host: Cindy Allen Published: June 26, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary This week on Simply Trade: Cindy's Version, Cindy Allen explores a week filled with meaningful developments across customs and trade—from new CAPE enhancements and changes to informal mail entries to the latest updates on Section 301, USMCA negotiations, and global supply chain strategy. But...

Host: Andy Shiles, Lalo Solorzano Guest(s): Anna Goncz Published: June 25, 2026 Length: 33:46 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this episode of Simply Trade, Andy Shiles and Lalo Solorzano welcome Anna Goncz, founder of Export Compliance Academy, for a timely discussion on how U.S. export controls can reach far beyond U.S. borders. The conversation begins with a recent export control...

Host: Lalo Solorzano Guest(s): Denise Published: June 23, 2026 Length: 19:24 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary Trade compliance manuals and SOPs may not be the flashiest part of an import/export program, but they are among the most important. In this episode of Simply Trade Tips, Lalo Solorzano sits down with Denise to discuss why written procedures are essential for keeping trade compl...

Host: Cindy Allen Published: June 19, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this week’s episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, Cindy Allen explores the growing complexity facing importers, customs brokers, and compliance professionals as trade policy continues to evolve at a rapid pace. From new developments involving the EU tariff agreement and ongoing Sectio...

Host: Lalo Solorzano Guest(s): Kristy Guo Published: June 18, 2026 Length: ~35 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this episode of the Simply Trade Podcast, Lalo Solorzano sits down with Kristy Guo, founder of Signature Global Network and author of The Logistics Legends book series, to explore the human stories behind logistics, supply chain, and global trade. Kristy shares why...

Host: Cindy Allen Published: June 12, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this week’s episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, Cindy Allen examines a series of significant developments that continue reshaping the trade landscape—from ongoing IEEPA litigation and Section 122 court challenges to growing uncertainty surrounding USMCA negotiations. But the heart o...

Host: Andy Shiles, Lalo Solorzano Guest(s): Madison Lackey Published: June 11, 2026 Length: 46:08 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary Breaking into international trade can feel overwhelming, especially at a time when tariffs, enforcement, AI, and shifting regulations are changing the industry almost daily. In this episode of Simply Trade, Andy Shiles and Lalo Solorzano welcome Madison Lac...

Host: Lalo Solorzano Guest(s): Denise Published: June 10, 2026 Length: 19:33 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary CBP is often viewed as the agency that audits, enforces, and creates stress for importers—but this episode reframes Customs and Border Protection as a practical compliance resource. Lalo Solorzano is joined by Denise to explore how importers can use CBP tools to reduce risk, im...

Host: Cindy Allen Published: June 6, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this week’s episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, Cindy Allen takes listeners through another packed week of trade developments, from ongoing IEEPA refund litigation and new Section 301 actions to a sweeping Executive Order that may fundamentally reshape customs enforcement in the Unit...

Host: Lalo Solorzano, Andy Shiles Guest(s): Ashley Arnold Published: June 4, 2026 Length: Approximately 33 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary Trade compliance has changed dramatically, and this episode digs into why importers, exporters, executives, and compliance professionals can no longer treat it as a back-office task. Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles welcome Ashley Arnold, lic...

Host: Lalo Solorzano, Denise Smalls-Altagracia Published: June 2, 2026 Length: 20:17 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this Simply Trade Tips episode, Lalo Solorzano and Denise Smalls-Altagracia break down one of the most important but often misunderstood parts of U.S. import compliance: Partner Government Agencies, or PGAs. While many importers focus mainly on CBP, duties, tariffs,...

Host: Annik Sobing Guests: Christine Tully and Robert Wieczorek Published: June 2026 Length: ~45 minutes Episode is Sponsored by: CBS (Corporate Business Solutions) CBS provides global business process solutions for international industrial companies.  THIS PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY GLOBAL TRAINING CENTER SAP GTS 11 to E4H: How to Convert Without Surprises Annik Sobing welcomes Christine Tully and R...

Host: Cindy Allen Published: May 29, 2026 Length: ~12 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this week’s episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, Cindy Allen breaks down one of the most intense stretches yet for the trade community as courts, CBP, and USTR continue reshaping the compliance landscape in real time. Major developments continue around IEEPA litigation, reconciliation...

Host: Lalo Solorzano, Andy Shiles Guest(s): Miriam Name Published: May 28, 2026 Length: ~35 min. Presented by: Global Training Center Summary Mexico’s recent customs reforms are creating real challenges for companies moving goods across the border, especially U.S. exporters supplying Mexican importers and maquiladoras. In this episode, Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles sit down with Miriam Name, Part...

Host: Lalo Solorzano and Trudy Wilson Guest(s): N/A Published: May 27, 2026 Length: 16:11 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this episode of Simply Trade, Lalo Solorzano and Trudy Wilson continue the Trudy’s Trade Tips series with another practical discussion on USMCA. This time, the focus is on documentation, certification requirements, and why tariff classification is the foundation...

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Niki McKinnell Published: May 2026 Length: ~22 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Niki McKinnell on Sales, Marketing, and the Story Behind Supply Chain Growth Annik Sobing welcomes Niki McKinnell to the Simply Trade Roundup for a conversation about what happens when sales and marketing break down in B2B SaaS supply chain companies. Niki shares how her career beg...

Host: Lalo Solorzano Published: May 21, 2026 Length: ~22 min. Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this special 500th episode of Simply Trade, Lalo Solorzano steps behind the mic solo for the first time to reflect on how the podcast began, how it has evolved, and where it may be headed next. What started during the pandemic as a way to recreate the casual, meaningful trade conversations...

Host: Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles Guest(s): Josh Rodman Published: May 20, 2026 Length: 31:53 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary Export compliance is not always as simple as checking an ECCN, screening restricted parties, and moving forward. In this episode, Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles speak with Josh Rodman, Senior Attorney with Schulz Trade Law, about a lesser-known export contro...