Host: Cindy Allen

In this week’s episode, Cindy Allen takes inspiration from Taylor Swift’s I Can Do It With a Broken Heart to unpack trade updates, court battles, and the lasting impact of 9/11 on U.S. trade and security policy.

From the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the IEEPA reciprocal tariff case to ongoing discussions about reorganizing DHS and CBP, Cindy brings clarity to complex trade issues—all while reflecting on the transformation of trade and security programs born in the aftermath of 9/11.

Supreme Court to hear the IEEPA reciprocal tariffs challenge in November

What a potential importer refund process could look like

Section 122 as a possible bridge tool for duty assessments

Why Section 232, 301, and fentanyl duties remain unaffected by the IEEPA case

How 9/11 reshaped trade: CTPAT, Importer Security Filing, TSA, and DHS itself

Current discussions on reorganizing DHS and Customs & Border Protection

The possible merging of the Office of Trade and Office of Field Operations

Importers must prepare for ongoing duty assessments, even if refund pathways open.

The IEEPA case could significantly impact Treasury revenues and the federal deficit.

9/11 transformed international trade security programs, many still in place today.

DHS reorganization could change how CBP balances trade enforcement and duty collection.

Leadership alignment at CBP offers cautious optimism for the future of trade policy.

Supreme Court of the United States – Docket Information

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

CTPAT – Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Hosts:

Cindy Allen – LinkedIn

Producer:

Lalo Solorzano – LinkedIn

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