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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