It’s official — Cindy Allen is flying solo! In this debut episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, the internationally respected trade expert (often dubbed the “Taylor Swift of Trade”) dives headfirst into the latest tariff actions, geopolitical shake-ups, and economic indicators that every global trader needs to know.
Cindy brings you real-time insights, straight talk, and a dose of personality that only she can deliver — all wrapped in a fast, focused 20-minute briefing.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Breaking Down the New Reciprocal Tariffs: Who’s hit and why (Canada, Brazil, China, and more)
The Real Impact on U.S. Companies: From Ford’s $800M hit to disappearing profit margins
How Price Hikes and Uncertainty Are Shaking Economic Forecasts
Domestic Manufacturing & Supply Chain Shifts: Is reshoring happening or just diversifying?
The End of De Minimis?: What the August 29 Executive Order means for importers, brokers, and CBP
Copper 232 Duties: Why the carve-outs matter for U.S. manufacturers
CBP Organizational Changes: What’s happening inside the Office of Field Operations and Office of Trade
Key Takeaways:
More than half of U.S.-based companies affected by trade have cut or withdrawn guidance due to volatility.
Fentanyl-related tariffs raise questions about the effectiveness of politically motivated trade actions.
The end of Type 86 entries will transform how low-value shipments are processed — major change ahead.
Companies are not necessarily reshoring — many are seeking alternative low-tariff markets instead.
A sharp uptick in consumer pricing may be felt in late summer as new tariffs take hold.
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Credits:
Host: Cindy Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-allen-a3188210/
Co-Producer/Editor: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maramarquez85/
