Podcasts about global trade

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Keenan Brugh and Doug Draper cover: 0:57 -US/Canada 338 Bans Go Live 5:17 -Trade Talks with Xi 10:08 -Halftime 18:29 -Energy Shock Continues 24:30 -Holiday Shopping Trends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbNN74SPC9s https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/29/26/gttw-podcast-episode-261  

Join us in this episode as Erai Beckmann shares his thoughts on blockchain, artificial intelligence, global commerce, and the potential for emerging technologies to expand access to the financial system. As Erai puts it, "We think the first step towards global peace is to allow financial access to those that don't yet have it." That idea sits at the center of Peace Through Trade (PTT), the blockchain project he is a founding partner of and is helping build around peer-to-peer commerce, digital trade, and greater economic participation. Peace Through Trade is a regulation-focused Layer-1 Proof-of-Work blockchain ecosystem designed to work alongside governments and existing financial structures rather than outside them. Erai's approach to Web3 is shaped by a career spent building in emerging and highly regulated industries, where he learned that new technologies are more likely to achieve lasting adoption when regulation is addressed from the beginning. Click play to find out: ●       How blockchain could expand access to global commerce and financial services. ●       Why Erai connects economic participation with greater international cooperation. ●       The role regulation may play in bringing blockchain into mainstream use. ●       How AI, Web3, and digital trade could intersect in the future. Before Peace Through Trade, Erai led public companies and co-founded a pharmaceutical venture focused on cannabinoid-based products in Latin America. He was involved in lobbying and legislative efforts surrounding medical cannabinoid access in Brazil, an experience that helped shape his regulation-first philosophy. Today, he applies that same thinking to blockchain: understand the rules, build infrastructure capable of operating within them, and focus on practical use beyond speculation.  Connect with Erai:  Peace Through Trade  Personal Website  LinkedIn

Join us in this episode as Erai Beckmann shares his thoughts on blockchain, artificial intelligence, global commerce, and the potential for emerging technologies to expand access to the financial system. As Erai puts it, "We think the first step towards global peace is to allow financial access to those that don't yet have it." That idea sits at the center of Peace Through Trade (PTT), the blockchain project he is a founding partner of and is helping build around peer-to-peer commerce, digital trade, and greater economic participation.   Peace Through Trade is a regulation-focused Layer-1 Proof-of-Work blockchain ecosystem designed to work alongside governments and existing financial structures rather than outside them. Erai's approach to Web3 is shaped by a career spent building in emerging and highly regulated industries, where he learned that new technologies are more likely to achieve lasting adoption when regulation is addressed from the beginning. Click play to find out: ●       How blockchain could expand access to global commerce and financial services. ●       Why Erai connects economic participation with greater international cooperation. ●       The role regulation may play in bringing blockchain into mainstream use. ●       How AI, Web3, and digital trade could intersect in the future. Before Peace Through Trade, Erai led public companies and co-founded a pharmaceutical venture focused on cannabinoid-based products in Latin America. He was involved in lobbying and legislative efforts surrounding medical cannabinoid access in Brazil, an experience that helped shape his regulation-first philosophy. Today, he applies that same thinking to blockchain: understand the rules, build infrastructure capable of operating within them, and focus on practical use beyond speculation. Connect with Erai: Peace Through Trade Personal Website LinkedIn

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 1:00 -COSCO Accused of Espionage 3:11 -Battery Startup Factory Costs 7:43 -Halftime 15:32 -Maritime Cyber Attacks 18:18 -US LNG Production https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDl3F6RZrzw https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/23/26/gttw-podcast-episode-260  

Send us Fan Mailhttps://global-trade-summit.bryant.edu/Bryant's Global Trade Summit at a volatile moment for international businessBill Bartholomew speaks with Jason Kelly, director of the Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University, about the 40th anniversary of the Global Trade Summit and why it matters during a period of tariff uncertainty, policy shifts, and supply chain pressure. The conversation focuses on how Bryant is positioning itself as a practical resource for Rhode Island companies that need customized support, not just broad-stroke advice. Kelly also explains Bryant's new role as the official World Trade Center designee in Rhode Island, and how that designation expands training, international connections, and branding for local businesses.Key topicsThe 40th anniversary of the Global Trade Summit and why Bryant sees this year as especially timely given global trade disruptionJason Kelly's background in the private sector, including how World Trade Day first connected him to Bryant and eventually led him to the Chafee Center roleWhy the current trade environment makes the summit more relevant, especially around tariffs, supply chain uncertainty, and international market shiftsWhat Rhode Island businesses need most right now — interdisciplinary support that combines business expertise, academic resources, and practical consultingBryant's role as a statewide differentiator, with Kelly emphasizing the university's rare intersection of higher education, economic development, and innovationConference highlights for September 24, including a conversation with Canada's Consul General Bernadette Jordan and a panel featuring a Blue Economy robotics companyEconomic and technical expertise on the agenda, including a Moody's economist, an AI panel, logistics experts, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and trade attorneysThe new World Trade Center Rhode Island designation, and how it gives the Chafee Center access to a global network, stronger branding, and more training opportunitiesThe biggest challenges Rhode Island companies are facing, especially access to capital, talent shortages, and the need to manage AI-related disruptionHow the Chafee Center scales customized support, using Bryant's practicum programs to deliver company-specific consulting through student and faculty teamsTimestamps(0:00) Why Bryant is revisiting the Global Trade Summit this year (1:39) Jason Kelly's connection to Bryant through World Trade Day (2:36) Why he says this is the right time for the Chafee Center (4:02) Why Rhode Island businesses need interdisciplinary support (4:49) Higher education as an economic development asset (5:42) September 24 summit date and what attendees can expect (6:16) Canada, tariffs, and international business at the summit (7:12) Success stories from companies navigating uncertainty (7:42) Robotics, AI, and the summit's technology-focused speakers (8:41) Monica Sattler and leadership through extreme challenge (9:09) Logistics, customs, and tariff refund issues (9:38) A day-long training session on September 23 (10:10) What the World Trade Center designation means (11:09) How the designation expands training and global connections (12:08) Building Rhode Island's international business presence (13:40) What Rhode Island companies are asking for right now (16:02) Why companies want customized consulting, not generic training (17:27) The Bryant practicum model and how it scales support (18:21) Trade missions, innovation labs, and experiential learning (19:39) Bryant's regional role in international trade over the next decade (20:43) Closing thoughts on the summit and Bryant's impactNotable quotesCopy“This was the most important time to lean into the unique assets that Bryant University offers Rhode Island companies.”Copy“Companies no longer wanted that awareness training. What they really needed were customized consulting engagements.”Copy“I really would like to hold on to the word regional because I think that that's our sweet spot.” Support the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

China's manufacturing scale has no historical precedent. $3.8 trillion in exports in 2025. A $1.2 trillion trade surplus — the largest any country has ever recorded. China is the top import partner for roughly 40% of the world's countries.The West's response has been tariffs. And China now trades 50% more with the Global South than with the US and Europe combined. But trade grew faster than the plumbing underneath it. The banks, correspondent networks, and currency markets that move money between these regions weren't built for this volume, and in many cases, barely exist at all.Which leaves Chinese exporters with a problem: how do you get paid by countries that aren't well connected to the global financial system?To answer that question, we visit the electronics markets of Shenzhen, the historical trade ports of Guangzhou, and the financial center of Hong Kong.In this episode, we're joined by Vincent Yang, Co-founder of Obita. This episode of Money Trails is presented by the Stellar Development Foundation.00:00 - Intro01:36 - Welcome to Shenzhen02:53 - China's export economy04:45 - China's comparative advantage05:56 - How does China get paid from the Global South?07:20 - New payments infrastructure09:23 - The Canton System10:57 - Hong Kong & stablecoinsOur Links -

Send us your thoughts!The rules that have underpinned global shipping and energy trade for decades are coming under increasing strain. From the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea to the Baltic and the Arctic, geopolitical tensions are raising risks for shipping, supply chains and energy markets.Recorded in Svalbard, this episode looks at what a more fragmented and dangerous maritime landscape means for global energy security. The discussion explores how the Iran war has changed LNG trade, why Asian buyers are rethinking their reliance on Middle Eastern supplies, and whether the world is shifting from “just-in-time” to “just-in-case” energy supply chains.The conversation also turns to Europe, where low gas storage levels, growing reliance on US LNG and uncertainty over Russian and Qatari supplies are creating fresh concerns for the winter and next year. Host: Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson – Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsGuests:Saul Kavonic – Head of Energy Research, MST MarqueeHenning Gloystein – Managing Director, Energy & Resources, Eurasia GroupEditor: Alexandra CarlonProducer: Alexandra Carlon#EnergySecurity #LNG #GasMarkets #Shipping #StraitOfHormuz #EuropeanGas #EnergyMarkets #Geopolitics #Arctic #Svalbard

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 4:05 -CAPE Phase III 9:16 -The Great Canadian Product Ban 16:12 -Halftime 24:00 -Ten Year Treasury Yields  27:26 -Peak Season Updates https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/16/26/gttw-podcast-episode-259 https://youtu.be/H6HGmhw4W-o  

How did a kingdom stripped of its primary commercial ports transform itself into an industrial powerhouse? In this episode, Ramjee Chandran traces the origin of two defining Mysorean legacies: silk and lacquerware toys. From 12-year expeditions sent to China for silkworms to treadmill-pumped mulberry fields outside Bengaluru's old city gates, discover how Tipu Sultan built a closed-loop textile ecosystem and laid the foundation for modern Karnataka's sericulture industry Key Details from the Script: 1786 Sericulture Expeditions: Tipu Sultan dispatched diplomatic missions to China (lasting 12 years) and Bengal (lasting 4 years) to procure silkworms and expert reelers. On September 26, 1786, Tipu wrote to Syed Mahommed, commandant of Srirangapatna fort, ordering temporary housing for the incoming Bengal silkworms near the old palace to commence breeding. Hyder Ali's Early Foundations: Sericulture in Mysore began under Hyder Ali prior to 1782. Artisans brought from Uraiyur (Trichy) and roughly 300 reelers from Bengal established bamboo mounting frames and silk-reeling techniques at Srirangapatna. Global Trade & Sourcing: Letters from April and May 1786 show Tipu directing Mir Kazim, manager of the Muscat trade post in Oman, to collect silkworms, Persian saffron seeds, and pearls from Bahrain and Hormuz. The Bengaluru Supply Chain: Outside the eastern Halasooru Gate near Sampangi Tank (modern Sampangirama Nagar), human-powered treadmills pumped lake water to cultivate mulberry bushes. These crops fed silkworm breeding units that supplied raw thread directly to looms inside the Bengaluru pete. Refuting the Colonial "Failure" Narrative: British translator William Kirkpatrick (1811) dismissed Tipu's sericulture project as "unsuccessful". In reality, the imported yellow silkworm adapted to the local climate without hibernating, producing the resilient "Pure Mysore race" that anchors modern silk production. Long-Term Industry Evolution: The Channapatna-Srirangapatna corridor became Mysore's permanent silk belt. It was expanded later by Italian entrepreneur de Vecchi (Kengeri filature, 1866) and Jamsetji Tata (Tata Silk Farm in Basavanagudi, 1896). Channapatna Manufacturing Hub: Beyond sericulture, Channapatna transitioned from metal and precision crafting—such as veena strings—into the famous lacquerware toy manufacturing town that exists today. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-the-history-of-bangalore-163453722/ Follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. Ramjee Chandran's photos by Asha Thadani. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To request information about our sources, write to hob@explocity.com. Let us know if you are a researcher (either institutional or independent) and also provide some information about why you need this information. Researchers will get priority. We only have time to engage serious, academic queries so please understand if we do not respond to casual requests.

Conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global shipping routes including the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca. China is now turning to Russia for support in developing an alternative trade path: the Northern Sea Route. On 15 August, China sent its first ship on its newly commercialised, regular shipping route, navigating north around Russia's coastline. The maritime trade path connects eastern Chinese ports including Ningbo to Europe, offering a quicker way to EU markets which account for 20 per cent of China's exports. Ships must be specially designed to break ice and open up frozen waters. Global warming could increase access to this path. South Korea among other nations are beginning to discover its potential. Can China's polar silk road transform global trade? Our panel this week are Dr Marc Lanteigne, professor of political science at the University of Tromsø, The Arctic University of Norway; Nan Hao, researcher in economic security at Helsinki Geo-economics Society, Finland and Geneva Graduate Institute, Switzerland; Prof Dr Katarzyna Zysk, professor of international relations and contemporary history at Norweigan Institute for Defence Studies, Oslo, Norway, and Karen van Loon, research fellow in Security and Defence programme at Clingendael Institute, The Hague, The Netherlands (Photo: The icebreaker Kronprins Haakon sails through sea ice. Credit: Oliver Morin/Getty Images)Presenter: Charmaine Cozier Producer: Evie Yabsley Researcher: Amelia Cox Sound engineer: Nathaniel Danter Production co-ordinator: Phoebe Lomas Production management assistant: Liam Morrey Editor: Tom Bigwood

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Supply chains used to be built primarily around cost and efficiency. Abe Eshkenazi says that era is over. Today's leaders have to balance AI, resilience, geopolitical risk, talent, cybersecurity, and a level of disruption that makes predicting what comes next nearly impossible. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton speaks with Abe Eshkenazi, CEO at the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), about how the supply chain profession is changing. From what organizations need to get right before scaling AI, to the reshaping of globalization, the growing importance of optionality, and the evolution of the chief supply chain officer into an enterprise strategist, Abe breaks down the forces redefining supply chain leadership. Abe explains why AI success depends less on the technology itself and more on data, talent, governance, and strong processes; why globalization is not disappearing but being redrawn around resilience and regionalization; and why supply chain leaders can no longer focus solely on operations. He also shares how ASCM is preparing professionals for jobs that do not yet exist, what leaders can expect from CHAINge 2026, and why his book, “The Chain: Links That Bind Us”, starts the supply chain story with the consumer rather than the factory. Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Introduction(02:19) Meet Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of ASCM(06:09) AI adoption challenges: data, talent, and governance(11:35) Data ownership, the Google–Spirit Airlines deal, and cyber risk(14:18) The talent gap and career progression in the AI era(17:47) Globalization redrawn: tariffs, resilience, and a multipolar world(23:15) Semiconductors, TSMC, and the infrastructure talent gap(27:28) How the CSCO role has evolved into an enterprise strategist(32:06) What excites Abe most about ASCM in 2026(39:10) Abe's new book: "The Chain: Links That Bind Us" Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Abe Eshkenazi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshkenazi/ Learn more about Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM): https://www.ascm.org/ Learn more about Abe's book “The Chain: Links That Binds Us”: https://a.co/d/0a9PzJfV Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ Learn more about Blue Yonder Cognitive Solutions: http://blueyonder.com/cognitiveWEBINAR- Labor Is a Margin Decision: How Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Spent a Decade Making It Stick: https://bit.ly/4d4FauGWEBINAR- Operational AI in the Supply Chain: How context empowers agents and humans to operate side by side: https://bit.ly/4x7Vd2ZWEBINAR- You Can't Manage What You Can't See: Using Visibility, KPIs, and AI to Optimize Logistics Operations: https://bit.ly/4ql6iem This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/new-rules-global-supply-chain-strategy-1633 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The US–Iran war, which began in February 2026, has continued and intensified through September, bringing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz to a critical level. Around 25 per cent of the world's oil and trade passes through the strait. To understand the crisis and its potential impact on the global economy, oil prices and possibly food supplies, listen to our in-depth conversation with master mariner Shahid Bhatti, who served in the merchant navy for 19 years, in this podcast. - فروری 2026 میں شروع ہونے والی امریکہ اور ایران جنگ ستمبر 2026 تک جاری رہتے ہوئے مزید شدت اختیار کر چکی ہے، جس کے باعث آبنائے ہرمز میں کشیدگی عروج پر ہے، جہاں سے دنیا کا تقریباً 25 فیصد تیل اور تجارت گزرتی ہے۔ اس بحران کے عالمی معیشت، تیل کی قیمتوں اور ممکنہ طور پر غذائی اجناس کی فراہمی پر پڑنے والے اثرات کو سمجھنے کے لیے 19 سال تک مرچنٹ نیوی میں خدمات انجام دینے والے ماسٹر میرینر شاہد بھٹی سے تفصیلی گفتگو اس پوڈکاست میں سنیں۔#sbsaudiopodcastExplore more ways to listen to the Urdu program here: Listen to SBS Urdu. Install our mobile app “SBS Audio” on Apple (iPhone) or Android devices: SBS Audio App. Download on Apple App Store, Download on Google Play. Follow us on social media: SBS Urdu on Facebook and on SBS Urdu on Instagram. - #sbsaudiopodcast______________ہر بدھ اور جمعہ کا پورا پروگرام اس لنک پرسنئے , اردو پرگرام سننے کے دیگر طریقے SBS Audio کے نام سے موجود ہماری موبائیل ایپ ایپل (آئی فون) یا اینڈرائیڈ , ڈیوائیسزپرانسٹال کیجئے۔ پوڈکاسٹ سننے کے لئے نیچے دئے اپنے پسندیدہ پوڈ کاسٹ پلیٹ فارم کا انتخاب کیجئے:  Spotify Podcast , Apple Podcasts

Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Clement Manyathela, speaks with Senior Researcher and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues, Thembisa Fakude, about the United Nations voting for a shift away from the 16th-century Mercator global map towards one more accurately reflecting countries’ true size. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 1:32 -Diesel Prices  6:07 -Talking about Stopping Trade 8:50 -Halftime 15:32 -Smart Shipping Containers 19:24 -Investments in USMCA Countries https://youtu.be/_CDc4fvsSFw www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/1/26/gttw-podcast-episode-257-schpg  

The digital economy may get the headlines, but behind every AI breakthrough, electric vehicle, automated warehouse, and data center is a complex physical supply chain making it possible. In this episode of The Buzz, powered by Toyota Automated Logistics, hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa welcome Gaurav Singh Chaudhary, founder and editor of Silicon and Steel, to explore the infrastructure, materials, energy, and global trade relationships powering some of today's biggest transformations.From Walmart's massive investment in automated fulfillment to dramatic shifts in the Southern timber industry, Scott, Karin, and Gaurav break down the connections between changing consumer demand, automation, trade policy, and supply chain strategy. They examine the potential impact of semiconductor tariffs on AI infrastructure, why nuclear energy's fuel supply could become a critical bottleneck, and how AI and EV manufacturers are increasingly competing for the same electronics and manufacturing capacity.Along the way, the conversation highlights an important reality: the AI economy isn't purely digital. Its growth depends on chips, energy, batteries, data centers, manufacturing capacity, logistics networks, and resilient global supply chains.Key TakeawaysSpeed must be designed into the network. Walmart's next-generation fulfillment investment demonstrates why companies can't simply compensate for poor network design with more expensive transportation.Automation is changing the nature of warehouse work. As fulfillment processes become increasingly automated, traditional manual roles are giving way to jobs focused on maintaining, operating, and optimizing technology.Supply chains operate on dramatically different timelines. Timber can take decades to mature while demand, tariffs, interest rates, and trade policies can change within months, creating significant challenges for long-term planning.The AI economy has a very physical foundation. Chips, servers, power generation, cooling systems, batteries, and data centers all create supply constraints that can determine how quickly AI infrastructure scales.Nuclear energy presents a supply chain bottleneck. The fuel required by emerging small nuclear reactors creates sourcing and geopolitical risks that extend far beyond simply building more reactors.AI and automotive supply chains are increasingly interconnected. EVs and AI infrastructure compete for electronics, chips, circuit boards, batteries, and manufacturing capacity while AI demand is also creating new opportunities for automotive battery investments.Context turns data into actionable intelligence. Supply chain-specific AI must understand industry terminology, relationships, workflows, and business rules, not simply process general-purpose data.Supply chain leaders can no longer look at AI, energy, manufacturing, trade, logistics, and infrastructure as separate conversations. This episode connects the dots between them. Tune in for practical insights into how automation, tariffs, shifting demand, energy constraints, and emerging technologies are reshaping global supply chains and why understanding the physical infrastructure behind the digital economy will be essential for navigating what comes next.Additional Links & Resources: Toyota Automated Logistics: https://toyota-automated-logistics.com/ With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS-30-Aug-2026 From Data Chaos To Decision Intelligence: How AI Continues To Reshape Logistics: https://bit.ly/ExecExchange-MattMcKinney-LoopMeet Hunter Wendelstedt, MLB's next Ángel Hernández in the making: https://bit.ly/MLB-ABS-MakingTractionWalmart to build $1.3B fulfillment center in Georgia: https://bit.ly/Walmart-Invests-in-GATimber Was Gold in the South—Until a Market Collapse Crushed the Forest Economy: https://on.wsj.com/3T96zoxAnother potential headache for US data centers — Trump tariffs: https://politi.co/4gFffutWest Wants Nuclear for AI. Russia Controls the Fuel: https://bit.ly/3Uigrg6Silicon & Steel: https://siliconandsteel.co/ Connect with Gaurav on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsc/Upcoming Live Programming: https://supplychainnow.com/upcoming-live-programming/Supply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkLearn more about Blue Yonder Cognitive Solutions: http://blueyonder.com/cognitiveWEBINAR- SAP AI Inside the Supply Chain: From Silo to Orchestration: https://bit.ly/4bvpz6KWEBINAR- Operational AI in the Supply Chain: How context empowers agents and humans to operate side by side: https://bit.ly/4x7Vd2ZWEBINAR- You Can't Manage What You Can't See: Using Visibility, KPIs, and AI to Optimize Logistics Operations: https://bit.ly/4ql6iemThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode page at: https://supplychainnow.com/thebuzz-from-silicon-to-steel-supply-chains-behind-ai The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CAPTION: 1890 PEKINGChina Rejects Global Trade ConsensusKamran Bokhari and Gordon Chang discuss China's refusal to sign a G20 finance ministers' consensus document, objecting to language targeting non-market policies that cause trade imbalances. Chang attributes this defiance to Xi Jinping's arrogance and belief in US decline. Bokhari explains that China is posturing ahead of a summit with Trump, utilizing command capitalism to flood global markets. Bokhari highlights a shifting security architecture in Asia, including Tokyo deploying fighter jets to India and Jakarta arming itself, driven by expectations of US retrenchment. Additionally, Xi Jinping maintains absolute control domestically through extensive military purges while building ties with Egypt. (2)

Thabo Shole-Mashao, standing in for Clement Manyathela, speaks with Divisional Executive Trade at Nedbank Corporate & Investment Banking, Niron Rampersad, about how global trade is changing and how businesses ae having to change with it. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 0:54 -The Rise of Regional Deals 4:22 -BTC Payments Across Borders 7:12 -Halftime 13:46 -Madness in the Forwarding World https://youtu.be/eNf7JpZ9luU www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/1/26/gttw-podcast-episode-257  

Scott Martin offers his take on the outlook for interest rates as the Fed balances renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran pose a threat to the inflation picture. If crude oil stays elevated, Scott explains why investors will want to remain cautious heading into midterm elections and beyond. Global trade tensions in new Canadian tariffs and Iran sanctions complicate the international outlook.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

You know what I love about history? Sometimes you discover something that makes you think, “Wait… how did I never know this?”So, imagine we're having a beer together, and I tell you this:The mighty American dollar has a Spanish ancestor.Yep. Seriously.Long before the dollar became the currency we all know today, there was a Spanish coin called the Real de a Ocho, the famous Piece of Eight.And this little piece of silver was everywhere.It was minted in the Spanish Empire, using enormous quantities of silver coming from the Americas, and people were using it to buy and sell things across Europe, the Americas and Asia. In fact, it became one of the first truly international currencies.And here's the fun part: when people didn't have exactly the amount they needed, they could literally cut the coin into pieces. That's where the famous “pieces of eight” comes from.But this isn't just some curious story about an old Spanish coin.That Spanish silver helped inspire the U.S. dollar, and there are even traces of the Piece of Eight in the way American financial markets once quoted prices in eighths.And then things get even more interesting.Because behind this coin is the enormous financial machine of the Spanish Empire, the Habsburgs, the Bourbons, American silver mines, international trade… and eventually the financial world that would lead us toward modern currencies and markets.So, next time somebody tells you that the dollar is purely an American story, you might want to buy them another beer.Because there's a very Spanish story hiding behind it.And that's exactly the kind of forgotten story we love telling here on Spanish Loops.Discover Spain every week with Fran And Jorge. Hidden secrets, fascinating history, local curiosities, personal stories, travel tips, culture, food, legends, and non stop laughter in the most entertaining Spanish Podcast online.For Jorge: Small Group Tours in Spain & PortugalWebsite: https://travelingwithjorge.com/Small group tours Spain, cultural tours Spain and Portugal, authentic travel experiences, guided tours for mature travelers, food and wine tours in the Iberian Peninsula.If you're dreaming about discovering Spain and Portugal beyond the typical tourist routes, Jorge designs small group cultural tours that combine history, local gastronomy, wine experiences, and meaningful human connections. His journeys are crafted for curious travelers who value authenticity, comfort, and depth over rushed itineraries. Explore upcoming departures, detailed itineraries, and insider travel insights at www.travelingwithjorge.comYour trusted source for unforgettable small group tours in Spain and Portugal.For Fran: Cultural & Gastronomic Tours in Spain & PortugalWebsite: https://travelingsteps.es/Spain cultural tours, Portugal walking tours, food and wine travel Spain, Camino experiences, senior-friendly tours Spain, immersive Iberian travel.Looking for a deeper way to experience Spain and Portugal? Fran at Traveling Steps curates immersive cultural tours that blend history, gastronomy, local traditions, and relaxed walking experiences designed especially for thoughtful, experience-driven travelers. From Mediterranean islands to the Portuguese Camino, each itinerary is built around authentic encounters and meaningful storytelling. Discover upcoming tours, travel guides, and insider advice at TravelingSteps.es and start planning your next unforgettable journey through Spain and Portugal.

As geopolitical shifts and supply chain crises redefine the global economy, bespoke rug makers and interior designers are finding new ways to maintain craftsmanship and client trust. This conversation with Ayub Ansari explores how California Design Living, a four-generation family business, is adapting to unprecedented challenges. From the sudden impact of 50% import tariffs to soaring air freight costs and labor shifts in India, the episode delves into the delicate balance between maintaining centuries-old artisanal traditions and surviving a volatile modern market. Economic Volatility & Tariffs: Recent years have seen dramatic shifts in import policies, including sudden 50% tariffs that have forced companies to move from fixed pricing to more transparent, range-based quotes for clients. The High Cost of Logistics: Supply chain disruptions and fuel surcharges have ballooned shipping costs, with some air freight quotes nearly doubling overnight. Preserving Artisanal Heritage: The industry faces a long-term challenge in attracting younger generations to master intricate techniques like Persian knotting, which can take over a year to learn. Evolution of the Showroom: High-end brands are moving toward “experience centers,” much like luxury car galleries, to focus on the touch-and-feel aspect of bespoke products in an increasingly digital world. Strategic Collaboration: Designers are encouraged to utilize trade programs and consolidated shipping to mitigate rising costs through volume and long-term vendor relationships. Applicable Elements: California Design Living: Explore the bespoke, made-to-order collections discussed in the episode. The Art of Hand-Notting: A deeper look into the intricate processes and heritage of handmade rugs. Global Trade & Tariffs: Contextual information on the trade policies impacting international manufacturing. Sustainable Interior Design: Resources for designers navigating the intersection of luxury and sustainable practices.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of our “Future of Trade” series EACCNY member, Sahra English, Managing Director and Head of International Government Affairs at CITI and Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director of the EACCNY discuss the fast-evolving tariff landscape and its implications for businesses and the Transatlantic Relationship. Thank you for listening! Please be sure to check us out at www.eaccny.com or email membership@eaccny.com to learn more!

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Keenan Brugh and Doug Draper cover: 0:55 -Economic D-Day Sanctions 07:55 -Tit for Tat Tariffs Between US & Canada 12:50 -Halftime 14:46 -Renewed EU-Mercosur Trade Push 19:00 -Drought Impacts on Key Waterways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iiv7_JpRycE www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/25/26/gttw-podcast-episode-256  

Jeremy Zakis, Part One: Zakis discusses the unprecedented 4°C Pacific anomaly—ocean warming not seen in 150 years—its disruption of global trade at the Panama Canal, and the unseasonal heavy rains hitting Sydney rather than a baking heat dome. He explains the science of a wet El Niño: how moisture from the Indian Ocean dipole is driving these downpours, and the meteorological trend showing Australian El Niños shifting wetter over the last century, potentially linked to climate change. Zakis then turns to the looming fire threat—how these heavy rains trigger rapid undergrowth that soon dries out into highly flammable bushfire fuel—and Sydney's strategy of preparing containment lines and fire breaks around inhabited areas. (1)

Mic, Brian, and Jeff and joined by Andrew to continue their look at the upheaval Peter Zeihan foresees. Two more of those ramifications that will (and are already starting to) effect the average citizens are, the hourglass-shaped employment model and the potential explosion of immigration when people in the poorer regions try to get into the regions that fared better. Decreased cultural assimilation points to a balkanization of once-common cultures. Support this podcast! Ad revenue is pitifully small. Mic spends hours each week creating content for your listening pleasure. Show your support by buying Mic a cup of virtual coffee at  Buy Me A Coffee or by becoming a Patron on Patreon, or a monthly member at Buy Me A Coffee, to keep Mic going.  

Join Yasmina Izrar, Head of Commercial Operations APAC at Coface and Co-Founder of TradeDoc.AI, for an inspiring discussion on driving digital transformation across complex global supply chains while fostering people-first leadership. Across her 15+ years leading risk management and commercial strategy across Asia Pacific, Yasmina has navigated the operational realities of cross-border commerce, trade credit insurance, and international supply chain friction. In this episode, she explores her dual journey as a corporate leader at Coface and deep-tech founder at TradeDoc.AI, sharing how AI-driven document verification reduces trade delays, why inclusive leadership drives organizational agility during market shifts, and how mentorship builds resilient, high-performing teams.

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 1:07 -Navarro's Paper on Transshipment 7:40 -Halftime 15:55 -The Next Tariff Arrow in the Quiver 20:12 -338 Timeout at the Last Minute https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/19/26/gttw-podcast-episode-255 https://youtu.be/aieuE5qm0wM  

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 2:38 -Danube River Low on Water 6:10 -Inflation and Economic Indicators 11:22 -Halftime 17:42 -Insurance Costs Stabilizing 21:22 -Canada Comes to the Table https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/12/26/gttw-podcast-episode-254 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-G_isU8MIY  

Get your week started with the fastest 45 minutes in freight! On today's episode, Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the latest supply chain headlines, crazy cargo fraud cases, and the evolving landscape of global trade. In This Episode: Headline News: Justin Turner named CEO of Mariner Logistics, a breakdown of the Little Debbie snack delivery fraud scheme, Indiana's massive truck inspection crackdowns, a driver's $510K fuel card fraud, and how new parcel surcharges boosted USPS revenue to $20B. Cargo Theft & Modern Security: Danny Ramon (Director of Intelligence at Overhaul) joins the show to walk through a real-time $500,000 electronics theft recovery in California. We dive into how cargo theft has evolved beyond traditional break-ins, the critical importance of continuous monitoring and law enforcement coordination, and why vetting brokers and carriers before pickup is your best line of defense. Overcoming Regulatory & Document Bottlenecks: Patrick Van Hull (Supply Chain Industry Consultant at Tungsten Automation) breaks down the operational reality of navigating tariffs and trade policy changes. Learn how document-heavy workflows—from bills of lading to customs entries—create massive supply chain bottlenecks, and how AI and automation are helping leaders build truly resilient operations. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor - GNOSIS FREIGHT⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get your week started with the fastest 45 minutes in freight! On today's episode, Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the latest supply chain headlines, crazy cargo fraud cases, and the evolving landscape of global trade. In This Episode: Headline News: Justin Turner named CEO of Mariner Logistics, a breakdown of the Little Debbie snack delivery fraud scheme, Indiana's massive truck inspection crackdowns, a driver's $510K fuel card fraud, and how new parcel surcharges boosted USPS revenue to $20B. Cargo Theft & Modern Security: Danny Ramon (Director of Intelligence at Overhaul) joins the show to walk through a real-time $500,000 electronics theft recovery in California. We dive into how cargo theft has evolved beyond traditional break-ins, the critical importance of continuous monitoring and law enforcement coordination, and why vetting brokers and carriers before pickup is your best line of defense. Overcoming Regulatory & Document Bottlenecks: Patrick Van Hull (Supply Chain Industry Consultant at Tungsten Automation) breaks down the operational reality of navigating tariffs and trade policy changes. Learn how document-heavy workflows—from bills of lading to customs entries—create massive supply chain bottlenecks, and how AI and automation are helping leaders build truly resilient operations. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - GNOSIS FREIGHT Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Zeihan, a geopolitical analyst, predicts that the globally integrated just-in-time world trade that we've all become accustomed to (for the past 80 years), will devolve into regional (and less connected) trading blocks. Mic, Brian, and Jeff look at three ramifications that the average American might face, if Zeihan is right. One, is pharmaceuticals. China produces 90% of the world's Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. What happens when that source is cut off, or severely restricted? A second sector is food. While the US can produce most of its food needs, much is imported. Does what you like to eat come from overseas? Peter Zeihan's book on Amazon - Peter Zeihan's Patreon Page - Many free videos   The Doom depends on YOU! YOU can help keep these informative DoomCasts getting recorded. Show your support by buying Mic a cup of virtual coffee at  Buy Me A Coffee or by becoming a Patron on Patreon, or a monthly member at Buy Me A Coffee, to keep the Doom coming.

What is driving the global shift towards economic protectionism? Will Bain is joined by Jennifer Pak, NPR's China correspondent, and Trevor Simumba, an international business consultant in Zambia, to discuss why the trend has accelerated since Donald Trump's tariffs and why global trade remains resilient despite growing barriers. Plus, why Africa's Lobito Corridor matters for trade, what AI means for jobs in China and beyond, and why drinks giant Diageo is cutting costs. And, two food heroes: China's baozi and Uganda's matoke.(Photo: A ship docks at Lobito Port in Angola, 4 December, 2024. Credit: Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters)You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Will Bain Producer: David Cann

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 2:52 -CHR Stock & Nuclear Verdict Impacts 6:15 -QR Codes for Supply Chain 9:27 -Halftime 17:02 -Yen & RMB Currency Issues www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/6/26/gttw-podcast-episode-253 https://youtu.be/IWYDBVzDO2s  

The Global Business Policy Council's 2026 CEO Retreat was held in June in Bangkok. The theme for the event was "What Next? Leadership Through Sustained Disequilibrium."  With permission, we're sharing excerpted remarks from Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator at the Financial Times. Paul Laudicina interviewed Martin about the state of neo-mercantilism and where the current trade policies will lead the world. In this series, "Envisioning What's Next," we look not just at how we got here, but at what comes next — the green shoots pushing through the cracks. We'll consider the glimmers of hope that inspire, the breakthroughs ahead, and the choices we can make now to shape a brighter future. Reimagining the Future: Envisioning What's Next is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.  

When people hear the words “trade war,” they usually think of one person: Donald Trump. But while everyone has been watching Washington and Beijing, another potential trade war has been developing much more quietly—and this one could be even more disruptive than most people realize. And for one of its participants, a key line has just been crossed. Eurodollar University's Money & Macro Analysis----------------------------------------------------------------------------------What if your gold could actually pay you every month… in MORE gold?That's exactly what Monetary Metals does. You still own your gold, fully insured in your name, but instead of sitting idle, it earns real yield paid in physical gold. No selling. No trading. Just more gold every month.Check it out here: https://monetary-metals.com/snider----------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want to see The Four Economic Regimes, and How to Position Your Portfolio for Each One, sign up here https://eurodollar-university.com/home-page----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-28/germany-maps-china-s-weaknesses-in-preparation-for-a-trade-warhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmaOMHPQR1Ahttps://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/china-slaps-export-controls-14-eu-entities-retaliation-135045129https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fml0iDKyNaEhttps://www.n-tv.de/politik/Vier-von-fuenf-Deutschen-sind-unzufrieden-mit-der-Bundesregierung-id31083833.htmlhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-27/german-industry-warns-energy-price-shock-is-crimping-investmenthttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDUI'll also be active on Bravais Social - a new AI-centered social network designed for professionals and knowledge workers. The platform aims to bring together a wider range of tools and functionalities tailored specifically for professional interaction, research, and knowledge exchange in one place. You can find me here: https://bravais.social/profile/edu

The latest data from the ABS shows headline inflation fell from 4 per cent to 3.8 per cent in June. Despite trimmed mean inflation remaining steady at 3.6 per cent, well above the Reserve Bank's 2-3 per cent target range, the unexpected drop in the headline figures has eased concerns of another interest rate hike in August. For more, Rena Sarumpaet spoke to Harry Murphy Cruise, head of Economic Research and Global Trade at Oxford Economics Australia. The Australian share market rose following the data drop. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Jamie Hannah from VaNeck.

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 0:52 -Dallas Jury's $600M Verdict For Crash 5:41 -New 301 Tariffs and More Coming 9:58 -Halftime 18:23 -Cargo and War Risk Insurance 21:36 -Canada & Mexico's Paths on USMCA   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igh8xxqSib8 https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/29/26/gttw-podcast-episode-252    

The modern agricultural system delivers an extraordinary abundance and variety of food at relatively low cost, thanks in part to abundant and affordable energy. Can those benefits be preserved without creating unacceptable exposure to disruption? --- Recent disruptions to food and energy markets have drawn renewed attention to the links between agriculture, energy, and global trade. Fertilizer production, transportation networks, and global supply chains all rely on abundant and affordable energy. Bernhard Dalheimer, an expert on agricultural market shocks and an assistant professor of macroeconomics and trade in Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics, explores how energy shapes modern agriculture through transportation, fertilizer, and biofuels, and how disruptions move through agricultural systems in different ways across regions and economies. He also examines one of the central challenges facing modern agriculture: how to maintain the benefits of highly interconnected agricultural and energy systems while reducing their exposure to disruption. Dalheimer explores the role diversification can play in reducing risk while preserving the benefits that abundant energy and global trade have made possible. Related Content The Energy-Agriculture Nexus: A Multi-Year Research and Policy Agenda https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/the-energy-agriculture-nexus-a-multi-year-research-and-policy-agenda/ Climate Change and Migration in Central America: Evidence from New Environmental Event Data https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/climate-change-and-migration-in-central-america-evidence-from-new-environmental-event-data/ Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US has imposed new tariffs on dozens of economies, accusing them of failing to tackle forced labor. But the same administration has acknowledged that forced labor exists within the United States. As Washington points fingers abroad, questions remain: Are these tariffs really about protecting workers, or are they another tool in a broader trade dispute? What's behind the latest tariff move?

In this episode, Scott Friedman, VP of Government Affairs at Altana, joins Madelyn to trace his journey from crafting trade enforcement policy in government to building the technology that underpins it. He explains how trade has shifted from an era of assumed free trade to being a deliberate tool of state power, highlighting rapid changes in U.S. policy, the gap between policymakers' ambitions and what regulators and companies can practically execute, and the crucial role of modern data and technology. Scott outlines Altana's vision for a trusted, transparent global trade network, including product passports as a “global entry for goods” and a federated data architecture that enables collaboration without sacrificing privacy. He contrasts Western transparency-driven systems with China's state-directed, opaque but highly efficient digital trade ecosystem, and explores evolving U.S.–EU alignment on customs, traceability, and digital infrastructure. The key takeaway: full end-to-end traceability is fast becoming the baseline expectation, and companies that lean into data-driven transparency now will be far better positioned in an increasingly complex enforcement environment. Highlights from their conversation include: Scott's Journey from Government to Trade Tech (0:41) America Founded on a Customs Dispute and Boston Tea Party (2:47) How Today's Trade Enforcement Differs from Past Eras (4:54) Gap between Policymakers, Regulators, and Global Trade (7:46) Altana Overview and Vision for Trusted Global Trade (11:22) Product Passports as Global Entry for Goods (14:08) Why Altana Uses a Federated Network Model (19:06) China's State-Directed Supply Chain Architecture (22:19) U.S. and EU Alignment on Customs, Data, and Traceability (29:29) What End-to-End Traceability Now Means for Importers (34:37) Key Takeaways and Episode Wrap-Up (39:14) Dynamo Ventures is a venture firm backing founders upgrading the physical economy. As intelligence moves into critical infrastructure and technology collides with physics, industry is entering a new era of transformation - the industrial renaissance. Born from the dirt and grit of supply chains and shaped by operations, not spreadsheets, Dynamo focuses on the complex realities of building in the real world. We invest in companies transforming infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and the systems that power global commerce. Dynamo works closely with founders who combine ambition with a bias to action, bringing a builder mindset to venture capital through deep operational insight, systematic pressure-testing and hands-on partnership. Our purpose is simple: to back the relentless shaping the industrial renaissance. Learn more at www.dynamo.vc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Putra, managing partner at 8X, shares insights on leveraging AI in e-commerce, the importance of organizational frameworks like EOS, and strategic financial management for growth and exit readiness.AI's impact on marketing and product developmentUsing EOS to organize and prepare for exitFinancial hygiene and data organization for acquisitionStrategic use of AI in ad creation and testingScaling and managing growth in consumer goodsChapters00:00Introduction and Guest Introduction03:44AI in Product Prototyping and Marketing Acceleration07:10Challenges and Limitations of AI in Content Creation08:49Role of 8X as Fractional CFOs and Data Management11:11Upstream Metrics and Data Organization for Growth13:28Using EOS for Business Operations and Exit Preparation15:35Case Study: Two Large Exits and Preparation Strategies17:55EOS and Strategic Frameworks for Large-Scale Growth20:06Financial Habits for Scaling to 8X and Beyond21:49Monitoring and Optimizing Conversion Funnels23:25The Future of AI in CFO and Financial Roles26:03Governance and Security in AI-Driven Financial Processes28:45Automation, Testing, and Human Oversight in AI Systems32:44Lessons from Metal Recycling and Business Resilience36:36Killing Underperforming SKUs and Product Management39:22Retail Strategies and Entry Points for Brands41:50Trends in Global Trade and Market Expansion44:21The Role of Research Content and AI45:02Soccer in Vancouver and Local Sports Culture46:09Contact and Closing Remarks

Critical minerals are back in the spotlight as the global push for access to those supply chains grows – along with the risks for credit and areas like national security. These elements, like lithium and cobalt, are key components of everything from electric vehicles to semiconductors. A subset, called rare earths, have qualities like magnetic powers and high heat resistance. But just because you have them, doesn't mean they are ready for use.  There is a complex and expensive extraction and refining process – and China dominates the world's production capacity. Many countries are years away from refining minerals at the same scale domestically. We discuss how critical minerals have become economic levers, spurred by geopolitical and trade tensions, demand for high-tech defense equipment, investment in AI and data centers, and diversification of energy sources.   Host: William Foster, Senior Vice President, Sovereign Risk, Moody's Ratings   Guests:  Atsi Sheth, Chief Credit Officer, Moody's Ratings Claire Li, Senior Analyst, Credit Strategy, Moody's Ratings   Related Research:  Sovereigns – Emerging Markets - Critical minerals boom offers a step up the value chain if structural constraints ease 13 July 2026 Flipbook: Critical mineral and material reliance poses risks to US, but policy support offers relief, 5 November 2025 Critical minerals – China: A detailed view of the sector, 12 June 2025 Artificial Intelligence – Rare earth metals: China's dominance of critical minerals supply chain creates vulnerabilities for tech firms, 2 July 2025 Moody's Emerging Markets Credit Risk Insights & Analysis © 2026 Moody's Corporation and/or its licensors and affiliates. All rights reserved. Go to www.moodys.com/pages/globaldisclaimer.aspx for complete legal terms and conditions governing use of Moody's information made available in this video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Global Trade Dynamics and Strategic Alliances. Guest: Josh Rogin. In the final segment, Rogin provides a broader discussion on the future of international trade. He evaluates how diplomatic shifts and security concerns are reshaping global supply chains, the effectiveness of trade-based sanctions, and the importance of American alliances in maintaining a stable and open international marketplace amidst rising tensions. 16LA FIESTA

On this episode of The Buzz, powered by APL Logistics, hosts Scott Luton and Richard Donaldson break down the latest developments shaping global supply chains, transportation, technology, and workforce safety. From geopolitical developments impacting global shipping lanes to autonomous trucking, World Cup logistics, and innovative warehouse safety solutions, this conversation delivers timely insights on the trends supply chain leaders need to understand. The discussion begins with a look at workforce wellbeing and the growing importance of addressing stress, burnout, and employee health in today's fast-paced business environment. Scott and Richard then explore the implications of a developing U.S.-Iran peace agreement and what it could mean for global shipping, trade flows, and the Strait of Hormuz. The conversation shifts to PepsiCo's expanding use of autonomous trucking technology and the continued evolution of automation across supply chain operations. Later, the hosts examine the immense logistics required to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup before discussing emerging threats to the beef supply chain from the resurgence of the screwworm pest. Finally, special guest Brodie Cook, President of Fork Mule and winner of the MODEX 2026 Startup Solution of the Year Award, shares insights on warehouse safety, material handling innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of automation. Key Takeaways Why workforce health and burnout prevention remain critical leadership priorities. How developments in the Middle East could impact global trade routes and shipping activity. What PepsiCo's investment in autonomous trucking signals for the future of transportation. The massive logistics operation required to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup. How labor shortages and biological threats continue to challenge agricultural supply chains. Why warehouse safety innovation remains a major opportunity for supply chain improvement. Lessons entrepreneurs can learn from ForkMule's journey from idea to award-winning solution. The growing role of automation and AI in warehouses, material handling, and fleet operations. If you want a practical look at the trends reshaping supply chains—from autonomous transportation and AI-powered operations to workforce safety, global trade, and entrepreneurship—this episode delivers valuable perspectives from industry leaders and innovators. You'll gain actionable insights on how technology, resilience, and execution continue to drive supply chain success. Additional Links & Resources: APL Logistics: https://www.apllogistics.com/ With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS-14-June-2026 From 10% chance of success to $2 trillion market cap: SpaceX's historic IPO: https://cnb.cx/3S9zo3o EasyPost Case Study:https://bit.ly/2M-Saved-and-Fewer-Late-Deliveries Big Peanut: https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/13562 Webinar: https://bit.ly/PepsiCo-And-AutoScheduler-Webinar PepsiCo expanding autonomous truck use in its supply chain: https://bit.ly/PepsiCo-Expands-Autonomous-Trucks David's Post: https://bit.ly/Logistics-Behind-WC How Texas Ranchers Are Fighting a Long-Eradicated Cattle Killer: https://on.wsj.com/3SI8xvm Closing the Gap Between Planning and Execution: https://www.apllogistics.com/responsibility/apll_fixes_the_gap ProMat: https://www.promatshow.com/ Fork Mule: https://forkmule.com/ From Automation to Autonomy: How AI Robotics Are Reshaping the Warehouse: https://bit.ly/Josh-Cloer-Nomagic Connect with Brodie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brodie-cook-6a51a1122/ Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddonaldson/ Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes: https://supplychainnow.com/brands/supply-chain-now/ Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://linktr.ee/Supplychainnow Check out the Supply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/ Work with Us! 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