[ROUNDUP] The Art of Trade: An Attorney on Compliance Education

Hosts: Annik Sobing ([email protected] | 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 Subscribe & Follow New TIPS episodes every Tuesday. Presented by Global Training Center — providing education, consulting, workshops, and compliance resources for trade professionals. 👉 www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com Connect with us: Simply Trade Podcast on LinkedIn Global Training Center on LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Trade Geeks Community Want to Be on the Show or Suggest a Topic? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter/X: @SimplyTradePod