Hosts: Lalo Solorzano & Andy Shiles 

Guests: William A. Reinsch & Scott Miller (Hosts of The Trade Guys podcast), moderated by Evan Brown 

Published: September 2, 2025 

Length: ~45 minutes 

Presented by: Global Training Center

🎙️ Simply Trade x The Trade Guys – Two Podcasts, One Trade Conversation

This episode marks a special collaboration between Simply Trade and The Trade Guys podcast from CSIS. Joining Lalo and Andy are William A. Reinsch and Scott Miller, with Evan Brown moderating.

The roundtable dives into tariffs, trade policy, and a timely de minimis discussion—what changes taking effect at midnight on August 29 mean for importers and why some see an enormous paperwork burden ahead. You’ll also hear behind-the-scenes origins: The Trade Guys tipping their hat to NPR’s Car Talk.

What the latest de minimis change means in practice—and why timing matters

How tariff and policy shifts ripple into day-to-day compliance decisions

Why making trade conversations approachable (Car Talk vibes) actually helps professionals

The value of collaboration between podcasts and practitioners to broaden perspective

De minimis changes coming into force immediately can add real paperwork burden for importers

Tariffs and policy steer compliance strategy—be proactive, not reactive

Story-driven explanations (a la Car Talk) make complex trade issues stick

The Pancho & Lefty quip underscores Simply Trade’s approachable style

Cross-podcast collaboration strengthens the trade community’s understanding

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