TradeSense Episode 8 | Smarter Enforcement in an Era of Tariff Evasion

Tariff policy is shifting fast, and so are the tactics used to evade it.

In this episode of TradeSense, Blas Nuñez-Neto, Senior Advisor and former Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, joins Windward’s Noam Rabinovich to unpack how today’s fragmented tariff landscape is fueling document fraud, transshipment schemes, and broader illicit trade.

From record-high U.S. tariffs to trade-based money laundering and the rise of criminal conglomerates, the conversation spotlights the mounting pressure on enforcement teams and the urgent need for AI-driven screening to keep pace.

Whether you’re working in customs, port security, or trade enforcement, this episode offers sharp insights into the current smuggling landscape and the technologies transforming maritime risk management.

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