Borders for the Boardroom

The team at clearBorder - Christopher Salmon, Sarah Rice and Dorian Rosca – look at the year ahead. What are going to be the driving influences and things to watch out for through 2026 especially in relation to UK / EU and UK / US relations, trade and tariffs?

After a turbulent start to 2026 Christopher Salmon, CEO and founder of clearBorder, looks at the importance of understanding the geopolitical context in relation to trade and tariffs. And explains why having a grasp of politics and policy is fundamental for board level strategic decision-making on trade.   

Christopher Salmon and guest Tracy Doyle from AEB focus on customs for eCommerce. They discuss making the rules work for you, removing pain points and the importance of knowing your data in preparation for the upcoming data hub

Christopher Salmon and guest Tracy Doyle from AEB discuss the current situation for eCommerce and look ahead to policy and customs reforms. They explore where we’re at, what’s happening, what's coming and when, and its potential impact on businesses.

As export controls grow increasingly complex, UK companies must have stronger and more strategically aligned HR support. Sarah Rice explains why teams need to understand the crucial role they play, from managing compliance to employment and training.

Christopher Salmon, CEO and founder of clearBorder, considers and explores supply chain resilience, how to build it, what the challenges and opportunities, and why resilience can provide competitive advantage and reduce risk.

Christopher Salmon and Dorian Rosca discuss the complexities around country of origin and transformation. Providing real-world examples they explore what understanding your supply chains is of vital importance.

Sean Miner provides an overview of the implications and tenuousness of the recent deals the US had made with China and South Korea. Touching also on the recent start of the Supreme Court process on the legality of Trump’s Tariffs, this is a timely and necessary listen for everyone in trade, exports and customs.

This episode explores what’s working and what’s not across trade and borders and what you need to know to be prepared and resilient. With specific examples to bring it to life, we explain the realities of trade for all organisations regardless of sector and size, how you can prepare in a turbulent world, and what actions you can take today. Presented by Christopher Salmon, CEO and founder of clearBorder.