Hosts: Annik Sobing (annik@simplytradepodcast.com | LinkedIn)
Guest: Natalie Zink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliezink/
Producer: Annik Sobing
Length: ~15 minutes
Presented by: Global Training Center
Episode Overview
In this episode of Simply Trade Roundup, host Annik Sobing interviews Natalie Zink, an experienced trade attorney and thought leader, about her journey in trade compliance education and why ongoing learning in this field is essential. Natalie discusses taking courses at Global Training Center and gaining practical insights into the daily challenges faced by in-house trade compliance teams. The conversation highlights key trade compliance pillars—tariff classification, country of origin, and valuation—and how a deeper understanding helps attorneys and professionals provide better business and legal advice. They also explore current issues like the upcoming IEPA Supreme Court decision and the critical role of thorough documentation in an evolving enforcement landscape.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
The importance of continuous education for trade compliance professionals and attorneys alike
Practical insights into how in-house compliance teams operate day-to-day
The three pillars of import compliance and why they matter: tariff classification, origin, and valuation
How collaboration between brokers, in-house teams, and legal counsel improves risk management
Upcoming regulatory challenges, including pending Supreme Court cases affecting tariffs under IEPA
The critical necessity of documenting import decisions to meet reasonable care standards and prepare for potential audits or enforcement actions
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