The Future of Trade Rules and Customs Challenges
Description
Global trade is being reshaped as old institutions weaken, tariffs reset, and customs systems struggle under pressure. Mike King speaks with Cindy Allen (ex-CBP), Greg Nichols (DHL Global Forwarding), and Stephen Tracey (WiseTech Global) about:
- U.S. tariffs, bonds and enforcement
- Europe’s customs reforms and Brexit aftershocks
- Asia’s new trade blocs and China+1 strategies
- The rise of digitalisation and AI in compliance
This is about the future of trade — the risks, the fractures, and the opportunities.
2:40 US tariff shocks and CBP under strain
6:20 Border friction and Brexit lessons
11:20 Industry adaptation — volatility, bonds, compliance
18:00 Import strategies, warehousing, front-loading
23:00 Enforcement challenges and risk management
28:20 Transhipment rules explained
32:00 De minimis removal and e-commerce impact
38:10 Geopolitics reshaping trade — WTO, RCEP, BRICS
47:00 Europe’s role — EU customs reforms and regulation
58:20 The digital shift and five-year outlook
Guests:
- Cindy Allen – CEO, Trade Force Multiplier and former Executive Director at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Stephen Tracey – Joint General Manager, Europe, WiseTech Global
- Greg Nichols – SVP Global Customs Solutions, DHL Global Forwarding
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