On Second Thought Andrea Appell director at BPE Global You’re at your desk all day, but you’re a firefighter. Those working in trade compliance know what I mean— your day is a sprint from start to finish, managing reoccurring issues and solving urgent problems. The morning may consist of quashing minor blazes by clearing customs holds due to classification errors, resolving restricted party screening matches, and performing license determinations. The afternoon may be spent extinguishing four-...