187. Industrial policy and the rise of Romania's Silicon Valley

187. Industrial policy and the rise of Romania's Silicon Valley

Author: Chad P. Bown July 9, 2023 Duration: 51:23
How a 2001 income tax break for Romanian software programmers helped transform the country's information technology sector.

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.
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203. What if Trump halts duty-free packages from China? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:34
Shipments of small packages from China have skyrocketed, but the de minimis policy that excludes them from tariffs may end. Chris Casey (Congressional Research Service) joins to explore the history of the US de minimis p…
202. Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs are back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:23
President Trump first imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum in 2018, but this time it's different. Ana Swanson (New York Times) joins to explain (32:23).
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.