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This is part 2 of our special 2022 ICPA Fall Conference episodes.

For this episode we partnered with ICPA to provide some segments and produce episodes while at the annual ICPA Fall Conference.  The conference took place this year on October 16-18 2022 in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.  We set up our microphones and cameras to talk to attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and the host of the event.

For this episode we are visiting with Elisabeth Sherrell of ICPA.  She provides some information on the upcoming conference in March as well as the goals and mission of ICPA.

Also on the episode we have the following attendees providing their views of the conference and takeaways.  Both of these attendees are first timers who work for Cinemark.  They are: Nancy Hoyle and Jeancarlos Olivencia.  

If you have ever thought of attending ICPA or have never heard of ICPA and interested in attending one of the conferences, listen in and we are sure you will like what you hear.

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

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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.

For this episode we partnered with ICPA to provide some segments and produce episodes while at the annual ICPA Fall Conference.  The conference took place this year on October 16-18 2022 in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.  We set up our microphones and cameras to talk to attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and the host of the event.

For this episode we are visiting with Kiko Zuñiga who is both a service provider with his own U.S. brokerage business in the Laredo, TX port as well as the Executive Director of the National Educational Institute of the NCBFAA.  Together with Joseph (Joe) Burks of Vigilant Global Trade, they provide their thoughts of the conference as both long time attendees as well as sponsors/exhibitors of the long running conference.

Also on the episode we have the following attendees providing their views of the conference and takeaways.  Some of these are first time attendees, which is great to hear their thoughts of the content and community for the Fall Conference.  These attendees are: Shannon Horton of Ineos, Jade Vinet (first timer) of EZ Forwarding, and Brad Beyner of TTI Floor Care (first timer).

If you have ever thought of attending ICPA or have never heard of ICPA and interested in attending one of the conferences, listen in and we are sure you will like what you hear.

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

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.

We continue the conversation with Adrian Gonzalez of Global Alliance.  He is wrapping up his 10 recommendations for importing to the U.S.  

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 2 of 2 where we cover the final 5 recommendations of 10.

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

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.

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/ 

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

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.

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/ 

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

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.

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/ 

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

What is your International Trade Compliance score? - https://www.dsgglobal.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.

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/ 

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

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.

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/ 

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

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.

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/ 

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Top 10 Tips when Importing and Exporting - document mentioned in the podcast. Download here: https://gtc.trade/pod 

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

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.

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

Top 10 Tips when Importing and Exporting - document mentioned in the podcast. Download here: https://gtc.trade/pod 

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

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.