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Customs & Cocktails

Customs & Cocktails

Written by: CT Strategies
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Customs & Cocktails, a podcast hosted by Shawn Beddows and Andrew Farrelly, two longtime customs professionals who’ve seen the good, the bad, and the baffling sides of global trade.

This podcast started with a simple idea: ❝What if we had a space to talk candidly about Customs - news, challenges, real-life scenarios, and yes, the things that make us want to vent over a drink?❞

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  • Gordon Wright and the Smokey Old Fashioned

    Gordon Wright and the Smokey Old Fashioned
    Jan 16 2026

    Andrew and Shawn sit down with Gordon Wright to dive into the topic of de minimis – both the fallout from the U.S. removing its de minimis threshold and how the EU has been considering eliminating their threshold. They also unpack the Trust & Check program and other major changes on the horizon with the EU Customs reform.

    With over 35 years of experience across border agencies and international transport associations, Gordon brings a wealth of insight to the conversation. He has led negotiations on cross-border security, customs regulations, cargo and mail supply chains, and international trade policy in the UK, EU, and beyond.
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    46 mins
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