[Cindy's Version] Long Live Trade & Friends

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Host: Cindy AllenGuests: Heather Litman & Sandra Langford-Coty Show: Simply Trade – Cindy’s Version Published: February 6, 2026 Length: ~13 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Long Live: Celebrating Trade Wins with Your Industry Crew Cindy Allen, CEO of TradeForce Multiplier, delivers this week’s rapid-fire trade update through the lens of Taylor Swift’s “Long Live”—a song about shared victories and the bonds that make them possible. From congressional pushback on exclusions to critical minerals zones and a surprising U.S.-China thaw, Cindy breaks down what happened and what’s next. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Express Carrier Bill faces pushback Peter Navarro publicly opposes the bill for simplified clearance parity with USPS, calling de minimis a zombie issue that “won’t die.” Congress demands exclusion transparency Senator Wyden’s letter calls the Section 232 exclusion process secretive and confusing—good news that Congress may step in for importers/exporters. USMCA hearing next week Senate Finance Committee will hear from pro-trade voices and domestic industry reps—watch for outcomes that could impact the agreement. EU moves fast on U.S. trade deal EU Parliament takes up negotiations internally to beat deadlines and avoid tariff retaliation seen with other countries. HTS updates published International Trade Commission released food/pharma changes effective February 1—check if you’re impacted via the International Trade Administration. Critical minerals preferential zone Administration (led by VP JD Vance) exploring enforceable price floors at every production stage—no details yet. India IEPA tariff reductions pending Rumored drop from 50% total to 18%, but no Federal Register notice or CSMS message yet—stay tuned for implementation guidance. U.S.-China relations thaw? Administration calls recent talks “extremely good,” signaling stability for China importers after a year of mixed signals. Why “Long Live”? Cindy ties the week’s developments to “Long Live,” focusing on celebrating successes with friends—especially critical now when industry networks help navigate chaos. Conferences and associations aren’t just for learning; they’re where you build the relationships that get you through volatile times. Key Takeaways: Momentum is building for more congressional oversight on exclusion processes—positive for transparency. Check HTS food/pharma updates immediately if affected; they’re already live. Critical minerals zone and India tariff details will drop soon—track Federal Register and CSMS closely. U.S.-China tone shift could mean stability, but verify with primary sources before adjusting strategy. Build your trade network now—when rules change monthly, friends in the industry are your real compliance superpower. Presented by: Global Training Center Listen & Subscribe Simply Trade main page: https://simplytrade.podbean.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-trade/id1640329690 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09m199JO6fuNumbcrHTkGq Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8de7d7fa-38e0-41b2-bad3-b8a3c5dc4cda/simply-trade Connect with Simply Trade Podcast page: https://www.globaltrainingcenter.com/simply-trade-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/simply-trade-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyTradePod Join the Trade Geeks Community Trade Geeks (by Global Training Center): https://globaltrainingcenter.com/trade-geeks/

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Host: Cindy AllenGuests: Heather Litman & Sandra Langford-CotyShow: Simply Trade – Cindy’s VersionPublished: February 6, 2026Length: ~13 minutesPresented by: Global Training Center Long Live: Celebrating Trade Wins with Your Industry Crew Cindy Allen, CEO of TradeForce Multiplier, delivers this week’s rapid-fire trade update through the lens of Taylor Swift’s “Long Live”—a song about shared victories and the bonds that make them possible. From congressional pushback on exclusions to critical minerals zones and a surprising U.S.-China thaw, Cindy breaks down what happened and what’s next. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Express Carrier Bill faces pushbackPeter Navarro publicly opposes the bill for simplified clearance parity with USPS, calling de minimis a zombie issue that “won’t die.” Congress demands exclusion transparencySenator Wyden’s letter calls the Section 232 exclusion process secretive and confusing—good news that Congress may step in for importers/exporters. USMCA hearing next weekSenate Finance Committee will hear from pro-trade voices and domestic industry reps—watch for outcomes that could impact the agreement. EU moves fast on U.S. trade dealEU Parliament takes up negotiations internally to beat deadlines and avoid tariff retaliation seen with other countries. HTS updates publishedInternational Trade Commission released food/pharma changes effective February 1—check if you’re impacted via the International Trade Administration. Critical minerals preferential zoneAdministration (led by VP JD Vance) exploring enforceable price floors at every production stage—no details yet. India IEPA tariff reductions pendingRumored drop from 50% total to 18%, but no Federal Register notice or CSMS message yet—stay tuned for implementation guidance. U.S.-China relations thaw?Administration calls recent talks “extremely good,” signaling stability for China importers after a year of mixed signals. Why “Long Live”?Cindy ties the week’s developments to “Long Live,” focusing on celebrating successes with friends—especially critical now when industry networks help navigate chaos. Conferences and associations aren’t just for learning; they’re where you build the relationships that get you through volatile times. Key Takeaways: Momentum is building for more congressional oversight on exclusion processes—positive for transparency. Check HTS food/pharma updates immediately if affected; they’re already live. Critical minerals zone and India tariff details will drop soon—track Federal Register and CSMS closely. U.S.-China tone shift could mean stability, but verify with primary sources before adjusting strategy. Build your trade network now—when rules change monthly, friends in the industry are your real compliance superpower. Presented by: Global Training Center Listen & Subscribe Simply Trade main page: https://simplytrade.podbean.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-trade/id1640329690 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09m199JO6fuNumbcrHTkGq Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8de7d7fa-38e0-41b2-bad3-b8a3c5dc4cda/simply-trade Connect with Simply Trade Podcast page: https://www.globaltrainingcenter.com/simply-trade-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/simply-trade-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyTradePod Join the Trade Geeks Community Trade Geeks (by Global Training Center): https://globaltrainingcenter.com/trade-geeks/

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