190. Climate change, floods, and the future of auto supply chains

190. Climate change, floods, and the future of auto supply chains

Author: Chad P. Bown July 30, 2023 Duration: 32:51
What consumers can expect from auto companies investing in supply chain resilience as weather disasters loom.

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

Trade Talks
Podcast Episodes
150: Is the WTO making it harder to end the pandemic? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:43
India, South Africa, and more than 50 other countries propose changing WTO rules for vaccines and other medical supplies. Rachel Silverman (Center for Global Development) and Tom Bollyky (Council on Foreign Relations) he…
142. Can Biden Make Trade Boring Again? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:57
The incoming US administration inherits a big trade agenda. Who will lead it and how much of it will they do?