[Cindy's Version] Begin Again: Refunds are coming, but so are 100% Tariffs
Host: Cindy Allen
Published: April 3, 2026
Length: ~15 minutes
Presented by: Global Training Center
Summary
In this week’s episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, Cindy Allen breaks down a major shift in trade operations as CBP moves closer to launching the CAPE system for IEEPA duty refunds—while at the same time, new Section 232 actions signal that trade enforcement is far from slowing down.
CBP has indicated it is on track for an April 20 rollout of CAPE, with key components nearing completion. However, Phase 1 will only cover certain entries, leaving many importers navigating critical…
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