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Innovation in a Dynamic Trade Environment: CBP’s Trade Enforcement Mission Part 2

HSDF THE PODCAST

Chapters
0:00
Framing The Data Landscape
1:05
AI’s Limits And Human Judgment
2:47
CTPAT And Accelerating Reviews With AI
4:13
Scaling Anomaly Detection At The NTC
5:01
Pre‑Arrival Data And Risk Targeting
6:24
Industry Expectations And Shared Tools
7:17
Open Source Data And Tracing People
8:37
Shell Companies And Evasion Tactics
10:13
De Minimis Changes And Mail Data
12:20
Magic Wand: Traceability And AI Fusion
17:55
Closing Thanks
HSDF THE PODCAST
Innovation in a Dynamic Trade Environment: CBP’s Trade Enforcement Mission Part 2
Feb 11, 2026
Homeland Security & Defense Forum

Welcome to “HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

 Goods don’t talk, but the data around them does—and that’s where the real border work begins. We take you inside how Customs and Border Protection secures modern commerce by pairing AI with seasoned human judgment to spot risky shipments, speed trusted trade, and protect consumers and industries from harm.

 Featuring:

  • Brandon Lord, Executive Director, Office of Trade Policy & Programs, CBP
  • Eric Choy, Executive Director, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement, Office of Trade, CBP 
  • C. Shane Campbell, Executive Director (Acting), Cargo and Conveyance Security, Office of Field Operations, CBP
  • Brenda Smith, Former EAC for Trade, CBP (moderator)

 This discussion took place December 12, 2025 at 8th Annual Homeland Security & Defense Forum Border Security Symposium

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