Description

Host: Cindy Allen
Published: December 5, 2025
Length: ~12 minutes
Presented by: Global Training Center​

Summary

Cindy Allen, CEO of TradeForce Multiplier, delivers Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, linking international trade updates to Taylor Swift's "The One." She covers key developments like Costco's high-profile IEEPA challenge in the Court of International Trade to keep liquidations open amid Supreme Court proceedings, alongside nearly 50 similar filings from other companies including Revlon. The episode emphasizes unpredictability in trade policy under the current administration, urging importers to consult trade attorneys, customs brokers, surety companies, and finance teams for tailored strategies on protests, bonds, and duty liabilities.​

This Week in Trade

• Costco leads publicized IEEPA court challenges to preserve liquidation rights as 314-day cycles approach for early fentanyl-related tariffs around December 15.​

• US-Korea trade deal caps IEEPA duties at 15%, retroactive to November 14 (autos/parts to November 1), prompting entry refilings and post-summary corrections.​

• Proposed CBP form updates (7501, 3461, International Mail Duty Sheet) add fields for aluminum/steel mill/pour details and enhance visibility.​

• Section 301 exclusions from China extended beyond expiration; UK medicines, pharma ingredients, and med tech exempt from Section 232 tariffs.​

• WiseTech's ABI/AMS pricing shift over Thanksgiving raises costs 10-100%+ via volume-based fees passed to clients, sparking industry backlash.​

Why "The One" Fits

Cindy ties the song's themes of uncertainty ("never know") and choosing reliable advisors to trade's volatility, advising importers to identify "the one" expert per issue: attorneys for legal risks, brokers for filings, sureties for bonds. High China duties (e.g., prior 145% rates) still factor into 12-month bond calculations despite reductions, with IEEPA resolutions potentially years away. Teams must prepare finances for prolonged uncertainty without stacking bond liabilities.​

Key Takeaways

• File IEEPA challenges if at risk to avoid liquidation; monitor Court of International Trade dockets.​

• Review bonds and refile eligible Korea entries for retroactive relief.​

• Consult specialists by topic to navigate unpredictable policies effectively.​

• Leverage ACE portal over paper forms for full entry data.​

Resources & Mentions

• Global Training Center

• TradeForce Multiplier​
  Credits: Host Cindy Allen (LinkedIn);] Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts; join Trade Geeks Community. New episodes Fridays.​

Credits

Host:
• Cindy Allen – LinkedIn
• Trade Force Multiplier

Producer:
• Annik Sobing 

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