171. What makes a supply chain resilient

171. What makes a supply chain resilient

Author: Chad P. Bown November 16, 2022 Duration: 37:29
New research examining India's pandemic lockdowns sheds light on which supply chains stuck together, which broke apart, and why.

Ever wonder how the global flow of goods and services actually works, or why trade agreements make headlines? Trade Talks digs into those questions, moving beyond the news cycle to explore the real economic forces and policy decisions shaping our interconnected world. Hosted by Chad P. Bown of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, each episode unpacks a specific issue-whether it's a simmering trade dispute, a newly negotiated deal, or a shift in supply chains-with clarity and depth. You'll hear grounded analysis that translates complex economic concepts into understandable discussions about how trade policy affects everything from consumer prices to international diplomacy. This isn't just a rundown of events; it's a conversation that offers perspective from one of the field's leading experts. For anyone curious about the mechanics and politics of global commerce, this podcast provides a steady guide through an often-misunderstood landscape. Tune in for thoughtful explorations that connect the dots between high-stakes negotiations and their tangible impacts on markets and communities worldwide.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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201. Trade Talks is back. And so is President Trump. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:51
Tariffs from the new President call for an emergency relaunch of the longstanding trade podcast. Aime Williams (Financial Times) joins to explain what happened with Canada, Mexico, and China (29:50). Read more…
And that is all for Trade Talks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:51
Goodbye for now, as old friend Soumaya Keynes joins Chad Bown to discuss why and what comes next.
197. Moving workers across Europe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:30
How the European Union's controversial "posting" policy impacted the movement of workers as well as local communities across the continent.