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Tariffs are becoming more than just rates tied to an HTS number. In this episode of Tech in Trade, we look at how recent tariff actions involving polysilicon, pharmaceuticals, Section 232 derivatives, and other programs are creating new layers of data, certification, and compliance requirements for importers. Like LEGO, tariffs can be used to build complex policy—but the more pieces scattered around, the easier it is for importers to step on one.
Bad Things Come in Threes
On this episode we look at the US implementation of Section 338, the Brazil Section 301, and the Forced Labor Section 301...
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-05/pdf/2026-11296.pdf
2026 - Everything you know is about to be wrong... again
Here we go again… I wasn’t planning on even bringing Tech in Trade back (at least not right now). Life has been such a mess with changing jobs, and kids getting older, and well… life…
But then the administration had to go and basically change ALL the rules on us… so, I felt it had to be done.
Now, this is kind of a psudo-podcast from me… I used NotebookLM to generate most of the content - but I did review it and make sure that it was right before I posted it here…
Maybe some day I’ll actually have time to bring back the old “inner light” - if you get the joke you’re on the insiders club. But, for now… please at least listen to this, because we’re going to have to change everything we’ve ever done before… again…
Guess who's back?
Episode 20: Spotting a Flex on the Horizon
I’m BACK baby!
Episode Update: I'm not dead yet
We're not through with Tech in Trade, I just had to go on a much longer than planned hiatus, but we're back now, so buckle up!
Episode 19: The Wide Open Seas of Hacking
In this episode we discuss the recent article in Splash247.com regarding hacking and malware found on merchant vessels and the lack of security used by Steamship lines.
Episode 18: Autonomy on the High Seas
In this episode we discuss the collision of the ACX Crystal and the USS Fitzgerald (http://americanshipper.com/main/news/report-nyk-containership-that-struck-navy-vessel-w-67917.aspx?source=Big4) and what does it mean for MOL's plans to have an autonomous vessel (http://www.mol.co.jp/en/pr/2017/17031.html)
Episode 17: Containers are just another block in the chain
In this episode we explore the article published by Forbes Magazine (https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomgroenfeldt/2017/03/05/ibm-and-maersk-apply-blockchain-to-container-shipping/#7a03d28f3f05) and what it could mean to actually use a block chain for international documentation of goods. Where could we go with this and how could we make everyone's responsibilities more clear.
This show also references Daily Tech News Show episode 2972 (http://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/dtns-2972-this-will-go-down-on-your-permanent-blockchain/
Episode 16: Trade Predicitions for 2017
In this episode we look at what it means to pull out of TPP, what the future is for the ocean freight carriers, and Amazon delivered on our prediction (prime service no less)!
Episode 15: Hanjin Hubub
In this episode we talk about the effect of one of the largest ocean carriers filing for bankruptcy and the tizzy it's put the ocean freight market into.
Episode 14: Very Good Measurements Does Freakouts
In this episode we talk about Verified Gross Mass requirements (VGM)
Episode 13: Amazon Amagone
On this Tech in Trade we discuss my thoughts on the future of Amazon and their most recent logistics acquisitions.
Episode 12: ECTS
On this Tech in Trade we discuss my reactions and time at the US Customs and Border Protection 2015 East Coast Trade Symposium
Episode 11: Hyper Loopty Loop
On this Tech in Trade we discuss Hyper Loop and how we could send goods and cargo through it and where it should be built
Episode 10: State of Trading
On this Tech in Trade we discuss the trading partners of each state.
Episode 9: Trade of Independence
On this Tech in Trade we discuss the recent signing of trade allowances by President Obama.
Episode 8: Not Everyones ACEs
On this Tech in Trade we talk about ACE and how it is impacting the entire US Import Community
Episode 7: Beer Me Cali!
This time we talk about Country of Origin and legal law suits... and BEER!
Episode 6: Are We Trading With Cana Now
Water to be treated like wine?