Trade Splaining
Trade Splaining is a podcast about trade, markets and geopolitics, recorded in Geneva by two Americans who met at the International Trade Centre. Each episode opens with "What Went Wrong," a run through the trade and market news of the week, then moves to an interview with an expert insider. Guests have included Chip War author Chris Miller, economist Richard Baldwin, former Spanish foreign minister Arancha González and journalists from the FT and the New York Times. The show focuses on what tariffs, chokepoints, energy shocks and supply chains actually mean for companies, investors and ordinary consumers. It has been running since 2020 and is hosted by Ardian Mollabeqiri and Robert Skidmore.
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Is AI Doping Global Trade? China's Chip Export Boom, Data Centers and Bond Yields
Washington switched off its biggest Russia sanctions law two days before it was due to start, with very little in the way of explanation. According to the New York Times, Trump waived the Graham sanctions on October 16, ahead of an October 18 start date. The law would have allowed tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil and gas. In episode 95, Robert Skidmore and I (no guest this week, just
Globalization Is Back (Sort Of): DHL’s Data, Forced-Labor Tariffs and Rabobank’s Michael Every
Globalization is apparently back, according to DHL, a company with absolutely no stake in the matter. Its latest globalization tracker has globalization at a record high in 2025 and goods trade growing in the first half of 2026 at its fastest pace in 15 years (Covid rebound aside). Meanwhile, US-China trade is down to 1.6% of world goods trade, from a peak of 3.5% a decade ago. Trade isn’t disappe
The Quiet Tariff Retreat, Germany's China Rethink and Banque Syz CIO on Geopolitics, Markets and "Slowbalization"
The headlines say the tariff war is still raging. According to Richard Baldwin, Washington has spent the past year quietly backing away from it, one exemption and carve-out at a time. In episode 93, Robert Skidmore and I look at what that retreat means for a global trading system that increasingly seems to be organising itself around the US rather than through it. Then we sit down with Charles-Hen
Swiss Made, Chokepoints and a Digital Pandemic ft. ITU's Tomas Lamanauskas
What actually happens when the internet stops working? Not the brief flicker-of-wifi kind, but a real digital pandemic - solar storms, satellite collisions, and heat waves taking out the servers holding your bank account, your health records and your group chats hostage.
That's the world ITU Deputy Secretary-General Tomas Lamanauskas has been mapping in the International Telecommunication Union's
Tariff Bingo: Trump vs the EU, China's Economic Fortress, and Europe's Rare Earth Problem
Everyone weaponized trade policy at once this month, and the targets weren't always the obvious ones. Trump's latest tariff threats landed on the EU in retaliation for European fines on tech firms, which makes this a regulatory fight dressed up as a trade fight - and means every EU competition decision is now a potential tariff-triggering event. Add a threatened 100% tariff on generic drugs, and t
Hormuz Fallout, China as the New Swing Energy Importer and Ports
In Episode 90 of Trade Splaining, Ardian Mollabeqiri and Robert Skidmore are back to unpack how geopolitics, energy markets and global shipping disruptions are finding their way into the everyday economy — from oil prices and port congestion to pain au chocolat, ice cream cones and Aperol Spritzes.
We start with the Strait of Hormuz, where fears of an oil price shock ran into a more complicated re
Trade Finds a Way, But Your Parcel Might Not: Global Express Association's Carlos Grau on Customs, De Minimis & Global Delivery
Episode 89 - Trade Finds a Way, But Your Parcel Might Not: Global Express Association's Carlos Grau on Customs, De Minimis & Global Delivery
Trade has a funny way of showing up in your life. Sometimes it is tariffs, oil prices and semiconductor supply chains. Other times, it is your package sitting at the border while someone tries to decide whether “gift” and “zero value” is a legally persuas
Hormuz Oil Shock, Airfares and the Future of Flying - IATA’s Chief Economist on the New Energy Crisis
Episode 88: Hormuz Oil Shock, Airfares and the Future of Flying - IATA’s Chief Economist on the New Energy Crisis
Oil shocks used to feel like something that happened in markets, headlines and awkward economist panels. Not anymore.
In this episode of Trade Splaining, we look at how the latest energy shock is moving from oil markets into the parts of the economy people actually feel - airfares, air
USMCA on the Brink? Trade Fragmentation, Supply Chain Chaos & the Rise of “Just in Case”
Episode 87 - USMCA Uncertainty, Trade Fragmentation & the Future of Supply Chains
Global trade is shifting - and not everyone agrees on where it’s heading.
In this episode, we break down the growing uncertainty around USMCA, the rise of trade fragmentation, and what it means when the system moves away from efficiency toward resilience.
We also sit down with Will Petty, Global Head of Product D
Is the WTO Still Relevant? MC14, Trade Chaos & a Surprisingly Resilient System | Peter Foster (FT)
Episode 86 – Is the WTO Still Relevant? MC14, Trade Chaos & a Surprisingly Resilient System | Peter Foster (FT)
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Has the global trading system fundamentally broken — or is it proving more resilient than expected?
In Episode 86 of Trade Splaining, we sit down with Peter Foster, World Trade Editor at the Financial Times, to unpack the real outcomes of WTO Ministerial Conferen
Tariffs Struck Down… Then Came Back + A Middle East Conflict That Threatens Food Prices ft. Peter S Goodman (NYT)
Episode 85 – Tariffs Struck Down… Then Came Back + Middle East Conflict Threatens Food Prices
Have tariffs really been rolled back — or just repackaged under a different legal label?
In Episode 85 of Trade Splaining, we unpack the fallout from the US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs — and why, despite the headlines, not much may have actually changed.
We then turn to a fast-moving and underreported
Tariffs, Trade Policy, and Looking Ahead: Is the Rules-Based Trading System Breaking Down?
Episode 84 is here — and yes, 84 is the atomic number of polonium, 1984 is Orwellian, and Van Halen absolutely peaked. You’re welcome.
We’re joined again by friend of the pod Dmitry Grozoubinski, Executive Director of the Geneva Trade Platform and author of Why Politicians Lie About Trade. And we ask the big question:
👉 Has the global trading system fundamentally changed — or are we just living th
Trade, National Security and 2026 Walk Into a Bar
Is everything national security now?
In Episode 83 of Trade Splaining, Ardi & Rob kick off 2026 by diving head-first into the growing chaos at the intersection of trade policy, geopolitics, and national security exceptions — the legal loophole that ate the global trading system.
We break down why trade is no longer just about efficiency or tariffs, but increasingly about power, leverage, and s
Tariffs, Tomato Paste, and the 2025 End-of-Year Recap
In Episode 82 of Trade Splaining, Ardian Mollabeqiri and Robert Skidmore close out the year with an end-of-year global trade reality check.
This episode covers:
Why Europe’s energy transition is starting to hit household wallets
China’s overcapacity problem — from electric vehicles to tomato paste
Why tariffs are proving inflationary (again) and failing to cut trade deficits
How supply cha
Tariffs, Tech, and Toxic Metals: What We Missed This Summer
Trade Splaining is back! After a summer break (and one new baby later), Ardi and Rob return to make sense of what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in global trade, business, and expat life. From the latest round of tariffs and China’s “pivot” away from developing-country status at the WTO, to why AI might be the next big trade disruptor, we break down the stories shaping the global economy in 2025.
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The (new) New Trade Policy, AI and How Apple Helped Build Modern China ft. Patrick McGee
In Episode 80 of Trade Splaining, we’re pulling back the curtain on everything from secret sausage wars to how Apple helped build modern China. Along the way, we break down the increasingly blurry line between trade policy and geopolitics, why AI is now after your desk job, and how sober tailgates and millennial nostalgia are the new macro indicators.
Special Guest: Patrick McGee, FT journalist an
Shipping Goes Net Zero, Sell America and Talking Circular Economy
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In Episode 79 of Trade Splaining, Rob and Ardian dive deep into the surprising relevance of decarbonizing global shipping, why GDP might not be the best metric anymore, and how the EU and UK are slowly making Brexit... not a thing. We also ask: is multilateralism really dead—or just resting?
💡 What You'll Hear in This Episode:
Circular Reasoning (with actual logic): Guest Eva-Maria
Tariffs, Trade Turbulence & Customs Insights ft. Lars Karlsson
In Episode 78 of Trade Splaining, hosts Rob and Ardi explore the complex impact of tariffs on global trade, the humorous yet insightful nature of episode 78, and unique trade issues around the world. Guest Lars Karlsson from Maersk discusses how both small and large companies are navigating the new trade realities. The episode also covers topical issues such as the pistachio shortage, the impact o
China’s China Shock & Tariff Reality Check ft. Peter S. Goodman
Episode 77: China’s China Shock & Tariff Reality Check ft. Peter S. Goodman
Episode Summary:
In Episode 77 of Trade Splaining, we dig into China’s very own “China Shock,” why Budweiser is going budget in Shanghai, and how the global economy might be looking a lot more like... China’s.
Plus, New York Times journalist Peter S. Goodman returns for his third appearance to discuss how the ground-le
The Green Transition, Customs Fraud & Why Tariffs Might Save the WTO (sort of)
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Trade Splaining, we unpack the latest twists in the Green Transition—spoiler alert: China’s winning. We also explore how chaos is reshaping global trade, why Manchester United’s new stadium might cost a fortune (hint: tariffs), and the Swiss government's crackdown on... cheap meat?
Our guest, Professor Joost Pauwelyn, joins us to break down 21st-century customs
The Trade War Heats Up, China’s Biotech Rise & Switzerland’s Beaver Problem
Episode 75: Tariffs, Work From Home & Beaver Hunting?
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Tradesplaining, Rob and Ardi tackle tariffs, Gen Z’s middle management crisis, and the work-from-home debate. As Trump’s economic policies continue reshaping global trade, we look at the real-world impact of escalating tariffs, Canada and Mexico’s shifting strategies, and how businesses are struggling to
Tomato Tariffs, AI's Sputnik Moment and Taliban Tourism
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Rob and Ardi dive into the latest on tariffs, AI disruptions, and surprising tourism trends. We break down the new wave of tariffs, their impact on global trade, and what they signal for U.S. economic strategy. Plus, we explore China’s DeepSeek AI breakthrough, the EU’s struggle to stay competitive, and Switzerland’s unexpected move to exp
2025 Predictions Episode
Welcome to Trade Splaining, the podcast that makes sense of international trade, business, and expat life without putting you to sleep! In our first episode of 2025, Rob and Ardi dive into a new year of trade predictions, global trends, and some surprising insights about life, business, and...sausages?
In This Episode:
2025 Trade Predictions: What’s in store for global trade and why tariffs, insu
Predicting Economic Trends, Indigenous Art, and the Revival of Mercantilism
Episode 72: Predicting Economic Trends, Indigenous Art, and the Revival of Mercantilism
In this week’s episode of Trade Splaining, Rob and Ardian explore the latest quirks and complexities of global trade and economics, with a special focus on cultural preservation.
🎙️ What You’ll Hear:
💄 Lipstick Economics: How luxury consumer trends hint at economic uncertainty.
🌍 Mercantilism Returns: Why nati
Tarantulas, Tariffs, and Trade Wars: Ambassador Maria Pagan on Global Trade’s Future
Episode 71: Tarantulas, Tariffs, and Trade Wars: Ambassador Maria Pagan on Global Trade’s Future
In this week’s episode of Tradesplaining, Rob and Ardi tackle the unexpected, the essential, and the downright quirky in global trade and policy. Joined by Ambassador Maria Pagan, U.S. representative to the WTO, this episode offers insights and plenty of laughs as they explore:
🎙️ What’s Inside:
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Diverging Economies: US vs. EU, Turkey’s BRICS Pivot, and New Globalization Narratives ft. Nicholas Lamp
Episode 70: Diverging Paths, Turkey’s BRICS Aspirations, and Narratives on Globalization ft. Nicholas Lamp
Welcome to Episode 70 of Trade Splaining! In this episode, Rob and Ardi are joined by Nicholas Lamp, Associate Professor at Queen’s University, to discuss diverging economic approaches, shifting trade narratives, and some unexpected trends.
Key Topics Covered:
US vs. EU Economic Divergence: A
Re-Globalization, Chinese Stimulus, and Worker-Centered Trade Policy ft. Ambassador Maria Pagan
Welcome to Trade Splaining Episode 69!
In this episode, hosts Rob and Ardian are joined by Ambassador Maria Pagan, U.S. representative to the WTO, to discuss a wide range of timely topics in global trade.
Key Topics Covered:
Re-Globalization: What does the post-pandemic world look like? We explore how trade rules must evolve to meet the needs of 2024 and beyond.
China’s Economic Stimulus: As China
Trade, National Security and the WTO Walk Into a Bar
Episode 68 – Trade, National Security, and the WTO Walk Into a Bar
Welcome to Trade Splaining – the podcast that makes sense of international trade, business, and expat life... without putting you to sleep.
In this special WTO Public Forum edition, your hosts, Rob and Ardian, dive deep into national security, global trade, and even kebabs. Episode 68 brings a lively discussion with special guests
Cheese Wars, Coal's Comeback, and Strava Jockeys (It’s a thing)
Episode 67: Cheese Wars, Coal's Comeback, and Strava Jockeys (It’s a thing)
Welcome to Episode 67 of Tradesplaining! In this episode, hosts Rob and Ardian dive into some of the most intriguing and unexpected topics in international trade, business, and expat life.
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
- The Cheese War: Explore the brewing conflict over cheese consumption guidelines. With the U.S. FDA reco
More EU Regulations, Shifting Summer Tourism and Uncovering Why Politicians Lie About Trade with Dimitry Grozoubinski
Tradesplaining Podcast Episode 66: More EU Regulations, Shifting Summer Tourism and Uncovering Why Politicians Lie About Trade with author Dimitry Grozoubinski
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Episode Summary
Welcome to Episode 66 of the Tradesplaining podcast! In this episode, hosts Rob and Ardi dive into the complexities of international trade, explore shifting tourism trends, and discuss why luxury watches may not be the i
AI, China(again) and Rethinking Supply Chains with Peter S. Goodman
Welcome to Episode 65 of Tradesplaining! This week, hosts Rob and Ardian dive into the intricacies of the U.S. borrowing its way to economic growth, the role of AI in trade, and, of course, the ever-relevant topic of China. They also sit down with Peter S. Goodman, Global Economic Correspondent for The New York Times, to discuss his latest book, "How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Glo
The Tariffs Keep on Coming, While Mexico is Stuck in the Middle
Episode 64 - "The Tariffs Keep on Coming, While Mexico is Stuck in the Middle"
Hosts: Ardian Mollabeqiri and Robert Skidmore
Guest: Lars Karlsson, Global Head of Trade and Customs Consulting at Maersk
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Episode Summary
Welcome to Episode 64 of Trade Splaining, the podcast that makes sense of international trade, business, and expat life without putting you to sleep—most of the time. In this epis
Bidenomics, Swiss Voters & Navigating the Path to Net-zero (or not)
Episode 63 - Bidenomics, Swiss Voters & Navigating the Path to Net-zero (or not)
Episode Overview:
In this thought-provoking episode of Tradesplaining, hosts Rob and Marty delve into the complexities of global trade policies, the implications of Swiss electoral decisions, and the realistic challenges of achieving net-zero emissions. Key topics include an in-depth discussion on "Bidenomics" a
More Supply Chain Disruptions, Baltimore Bridge Collapse and Trade Statistics
Episode 62: Unraveling the Threads of Global Trade and the Quirks of Expat Life
Welcome to Episode 62 of TradeSplaining, where your hosts, Rob and Ardi, along with special guest Don Brasher, dive deep into the intricacies of international trade, business, and the expat experience. Get ready to be enlightened and entertained as we explore everything from supply chain challenges to the unique lifest
Unpacking MC13 while Switzerland, India and EFTA Make Trade Great Again
Episode 61: Unpacking MC13 while Switzerland, India and EFTA Make Trade Great Again
Hosts: Rob and Ardian
Episode Summary: Welcome to Tradesplaining, where we unravel the complex world of international trade, business, and expat life. In Episode 61, we delve into the aftermath of MC 13, explore the trade dynamics between Switzerland, India, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and discu
WTO Ministerial Conference MC13, Climate Change, Inflation & More Fragmentation
Welcome to Episode 60 of Trade Splaining. This episode, we're zooming into the challenges global policymakers face at MC13 in Abu Dhabi, touching on climate change, inflation, and the fragmentation affecting the global economic landscape.
Key Highlights:
Global Policymaker's Dilemma: We dive into the pressing issues facing global policymakers, including climate change, inflation, and fragmentat
Red Sea Shipping, Sustainable Farming in the EU and More Evergrande
Episode 59: Red Sea Shipping, Sustainable Farming in the EU and More Evergrande with Simon Evenett
Welcome to Episode 59 of Tradesplaining - This week, we cool our ambitions on a new global trade route through the Middle East, delve into the EU's farm-to-fork policy causing a stir in Geneva, and explore economic jenga in the Chinese real estate sector.
Key Highlights:
Global Trade Insights: Simo
Talking FairTrade in an Age of Inflation and the EV Hunger Games
Tradesplaining Episode 58: Fairtrade in an Age of Regulation and The Bow Tax
In the 58th episode of the Tradesplaining podcast, hosts Rob and Ardian explore international trade, business, and expat life. They discuss U.S. chip restrictions affecting markets for graphics chip manufacturer NVIDIA, the relevance of Fairtrade in an era of regulation, and the impact of inflation on consumers.
Special g
Year-End Episode: Unpacking COP28, Reflecting on 2023 and Predictions for 2024
In this year-end episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Rob and Ardian discuss significant events in international trade in 2023 and predict potential trends for 2024. They recap COP 28, identify the new challenges within trading systems such as supply chain crises, and talk about changes in local news and living situations due to inflation.
The duo also addresses geopolitical risks, climate change imp
Early Returns from COP 28, Tesla vs Swedish Workers and the Global Minimum Corporate Tax
On Episode 56:
👉 Early returns from COP 28, land the adventures of a rare duck in geneva.
👉 Tesla goes at it with Swedish workers and what it could mean for the future of labor rights
👉 Global Minimum Corporate Tax facing doubts
Also joining Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore this episode is Valerie Picard, Head of Trade at the International Chamber of Commerce, to talk about whether busin
A Cloudier Path to a Low-Carbon Future, US Trade Policy Setbacks in Asia & More China De-risking
On Episode 55:
👉 Do high interest rates, inflation and geopolitical tensions and other factors driving an increased focus on energy security make the path to a low-carbon future look less straightforward?
👉 Looking at the Biden administrations failure to reach an agreement on the trade pillar of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Agreement (IPEF) and why it's decision to reduce it's ambition on
Green Transition’s Winners & Losers, Nearshoring Positives(?) and Covid Supply Shocks 3 Years Later
On Episode 54:
👉 Will workers be left out of the coming Green Transition?
👉 Does nearshoring mean that American manufacturing is back?
👉 How COVID-related supply shocks continue to affect commodity markets - this time fertilizer
👉 Blancpain, Rob and Lars's Trade Splaining spinoff, and more!
Also joining Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore this episode is Bernie Kuiten - Head of External Rel
Fragmented Trade, CBAM, COP28 and EVs
On Episode 53:
👉 Looking ahead to COP28
👉 The EU leaning in with the CBAM finally taking effect October 1
👉 Winners and Losers from a fragmenting trade enviornment
👉 Electric vehicles encapsulating many of the issues we see around trade, labor and the environment
Joining Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore this episode is Fitore Pula of the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC
China’s Lagging Growth, Digital Trade and Slowing Auto Industry Demand
On Episode 52:
👉 Looking at how slumping demand in China may to be dragging down global trade
👉 Why the days of tax free Digital Trade may be slowly coming to an end
👉 Why auto industry sales may be the canary in the coal mine for global growth
Joining Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore this episode is Ann-Kathrin Zotz and Caroline Foerster of White Label Project, to talk about sustainable
Climate Change, War, AI & the Hollywood Writers Strike
#TradeSplaining is back with a new episode!
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👉 Looking at how Climate Change, AI and War are Changing trade in ways that are increasingly visible
👉 How the Hollywood writers strike marks a new chapter when talking about technology and labor
👉 More animal stories in Switzerland: this time attack of the cows
Joining Ardian Mollabeciri a
China’s Turn in the Trade War, De-Risking and Wageflation ft. Arancha González Laya
On this special milestone episode, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Arancha Gonzalez, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po for former Foreign Minister of Spain, for an even more special in person interview to discuss what it will take to make multilateralism work, what a more realistic EU policy toward China would look like... and her favorite
Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence and Microchips ft. Chris Miller, author of Chip War
On this episode, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Chris Miller, Associate Professor of International History at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, Jeane Kirkpatrick Visiting Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and author of "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology" to discuss the decades-long battle to control what
Commercial Real Estate Prices, Changing Luxury Trends and Climate Change(ing) Supply Chains
On this episode, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Annette Ssemuwemba, Deputy Executive Director at the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) at the World Trade Organization (WTO), to discuss the rationale behind promoting trade for least developed countries, and veggie kebabs.
They also look at warnings about commercial real estate prices (there's a trade angle in there we
An Ever Worsening Global Outlook, China & Brazil, and Market Access is Still a Thing
On this episode, we're joined by Kent Wilska, Director of the Sustainable Trade Unit at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, to discuss what a Sustainable Trade Unit does, why Finland has one...and why hot water is a key criteria for living in Scandinavia
We also look at more warnings about the global economic outlook - this time from the IMF, China, Belt and Road and why Market Access mig
Credit Suisse, a Renewed Focus on Africa & Tariffs Are Still Bad (apparently)
On this episode, we're joined by Iana Dreyer, Founder and Editor of Borderlex, to discuss the state of EU and US trade relations, where we go from here and also...why pizza > kebab
We also touch base on the fallout from Credit Suisse collapse, the renewed focus on the African continent as the race for raw materials fueling the green transition hits another gear and what Ardi and Gwyneth Paltrow ha
Emerging India, SVB, & Human Rights Still in the Spotlight
On this episode, we're joined once again by Professor Dorothée Baumann-Pauly, Director of the University of Geneva and NYU Stern Center's for Business and Human Rights to discuss the state of play for business and human rights work post-Covid and what it meant for developing countries.
We also touch base on the latest on India's continued emergence on the global economic and geo-political scene,
China, Supply Chains, The World Bank & Climate Change
On this episode, we're joined once again by Jan Hoffmann, Chief - Trade Logistics Branch at UNCTAD, to discuss the state of play for the shipping industry post-Covid, what it's meant for developing countries and what trends to look out for as we get deeper into 2023?
We also touch base on the latest is the gradual escalation of economic tensions between China and the United States, changing of the
Nearshoring, Green Subsidies & ChatGPT
On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Richard Baldwin, author and Professor of International Economics at the Graduate Institute in Geneva, Switzerland joins Trade Splaining once again to discuss how what advances in AI like ChatGPT mean for his past predictions on the future of work and international trade, his takeaways from Davos and more
The Death of Globalization (again), More China and the WTO
On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Alessandro Fedele, Global Head, Private Sector, Innovative Financing, Strategy and Support at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC. They talk about the private sectors relationship to humanitarian aid and discover why the link is stronger then many assume at first.
2022 Re-Splained
On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore look back on the year that was 2022 and recap the biggest new stories and trends and look forward to 2023 and what the forecast looking ahead.
The include rising trade tensions between the US and the EU, the WTO, anti-trust and Big Tech, China's de-coupling, the rise and fall of global freight shipping, global supply
COP27, the Latest on the Global Minimum Tax & Talking Davos Man with Peter S. Goodman of the New York Times
On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Peter S. Goodman, Global Economics Correspondent for the New York Times and author of Davos Man: How the Billionaires Devoured the World.
They talk about why he believes rising inequality and the concentration of wealth among billionaires has come not only at the expense of most of the world’s population
US Export Controls on China, More Inflation & Thinking Regionally When Talking Globalization
On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Shannon O'Neil, Vice President, Deputy Director of Studies, and Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations
They talk about why we should look closer to home when talking about the benefits of Globalization, what we get wrong when messaging it.
Exporting Inflation, China’s Belt & Road 2.0 and How Unions Got Their Groove Back
On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Caroline Freund, Dean of the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy and former Global Director of Trade, Investment and Competitiveness at the World Bank.
They talk about how political considerations are shifting trade patterns, what students are learning today that's different from past gener
China, Trade Deals & Changing Perceptions
On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Dmitry Grozoubinski, lead trainer of ExplainTrade, Executive Director of the Geneva Trade Platform at the Graduate Institute's Centre for Trade and Economic Integration, and Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde’s School of Law. They talk about how he’s seen the discussion around trade chan
Taiwan, Tech & the WTO
On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined Bryce Baschuk, Geneva-based reporter for Bloomberg News. They talk about what it's like covering the WTO, how covering the trade beat has evolved over the past decade, and why there is still hope.
Ardian and Rob also talk about the latest news related to how climate change and geopolitical tensions in Taiwa
China, Trade Fragmentation and How To Avert a Food Crisis
On this episode of TradeSplaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined Ian Goldin - Director of the Martin School and Professor at the University of Oxford. They talk about why globalization gets such a bad rap, where it can be improved and how it can be a solution to many of the worlds issues. Ian also muses on why the world also needs more vegan kebabs.
Ardian and Rob also ta
MC 12, Shifting Supply Chains and Trade & Human Rights
On this episode of TradeSplaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined Chad P. Bown - Reginald Jones Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE).
They talk about what we learned from MC12, whether geopolitical considerations more important to economists now than they were before, whose winning the Trade War (hint: nobody) as well as his pick for f
Supply Chains, ESG and Big Tech
On this episode of TradeSplaining, Lars Karlsson - Global Head of Trade & Customs consulting at A.P. Møller-Mærsk joins hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore on Trade Splaining to talk about yet more changes supply chains, what we should expect... and his favorite Vikings tv show
They also discuss the latest on the latest news on the Big Tech front, what the future holds for ESG, China's ex
De-Globalization, Inflation and Why Oil is The New Oil
On this episode of TradeSplaining, Inu Mank - Trade Policy Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations - joins hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore on Trade Splaining to talk about the United States perspective on the WTO as well as her views on Globalization and why we should all visit Geneva
They also discuss the latest on why oil is still king, whether de-globalization is something we s
Globalization’s Over (Again), Elon Musk and Market Concentration
On this episode of TradeSplaining, Jan Eeckhout - author, economist and professor - joins hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore on Trade Splaining to talk about what why we should be concerned about market concentration and what should be done about it. Also: kebabs.
They also discuss the latest hot takes on why Globalization is ending and the French elections, what Netflix's drop says abou
Inflation (Again), Ardi’s back, and is Globalization Over?
On this episode of Tradesplaining, Ardi finally returns from his unpaid sick leave ready with the hot takes on globalisation, supply chains, and of course watches.
Join them as they share their thoughts on supply chains, as well as the equally important disappearance of the iconic duo Coco and Roxy.
The co-hosts are also joined by TS producer Michelle as she also gives her thoughts on organized l
Trade’s Excellent Adventure: The Future of the WTO, Sanctions & Ukraine
Join Rob and Michelle as they discuss Ukraine and Russia, Russia and Ukraine, and the future of the WTO.
And in an interview recorded before the conflict between Russia and Ukraine began, special Guest Anabel González, WTO deputy director general, formerly senior fellow at PIIE & host of Trade Winds, senior director at the World Bank, and Costa Rica trade minister joins to explain how the WTO is f
China, the Good, the Bad, and the Evergrande
Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore explore what we always get wrong about China with recovering ex-journalist and founder of Darken Light Consulting Rachel Morarjee
Michelle Olguin debuts as co-host for the new roundup as we tackle such issues as:
where on God's green earth is Ardi?
the anti-work movement
why the boom is ending for Peleton and Netflix
Gruyère cheese under threat
how US sancti
2021 Re-Splained: COVID, Inequality, Inflation and Supply Chains
In the final episode of 2021 , Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore close out the year in their very own Trade Splaining way by recapping the year that was, the key takeaways they gathered from guests along the way and what we can expect for 2022.
WTO Ministerial, US - China Trade Tensions and Breaking Down ESG
Kristina Touzenis, Head of the Geneva Chapter of Women in Sustainable Finance and Former Head of International Migration Law Unit at the International Organization for Migration joins hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore on Trade Splaining to talk about what Environmental, Social and Governance is all about, how its changed and where its going. Also: kebabs.
On this episode, Ardian and Ro
COP 26, China and Modeling the Future with Mark Esposito
Dr. Mark Esposito, scholar, Co-founder and Chief Learning Officer of Nexus Frontier Tech joins hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore on Trade Splaining to talk about mega-trends, his views on China's tech crackdown, why our future doesn't have to be as bleak as the latest James Cameron film and what policymakers need to understand better about tech companies.
On this episode, Ardian and Rob
China‘s Evergande Problem, Trade Agreements and Facebook the Monopoly
Susan Ariel Aaronson, Director of the Digital Trade and Data Governance Hub at George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs in Washington, D.C. joins hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore on Trade Splaining to talk about why data governance is so difficult to get right, why it matters...and what we can do about it. She also gives her own special take on kebabs.
On th
For Everything Else, Theres Maersk: Digital Customs, Supply Chains, Luxury Brands and China
Lars Karlsson, Global Head of Trade and Customs at A.P. Møller – Mærsk joins hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore on Trade Splaining to talk about why we should be excited about the future of customs, which areas companies like Mærsk are focusing....and his favorite Bruce Springsteen song.
On this episode, Ardian and Rob also discuss:
Continuing supply chains issues affecting the globe
How
Commodities, Customs and Coconuts
Al Gina, president and co-founder of CT strategies and former assistant commissioner for international trade at the US customs and border protection joins hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore on Trade Splaining to talk about how customs has changed over the past 30+ years, what are some of the challenges governments now face which people aren't aware of....and his bets memories of Staten
Tariffs, Inflation and the G7 Global Corporate Minimum Tax
International trade scholar Simon Evenett of the University of St. Gallen Dr. joins hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore on Trade Splaining to talk about why we should be worried about global trade restrictions, what can be done...and whether Ridley Scott really is better than Peter Jackson
On this episode, Ardian and Rob also discuss:
- The new G7 agreement on a global corporate minim
Inflation, Trade Deals...and Brexit is still a thing
Customs and international trade expert Dr. Anna Jerzewska joins hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore on Trade Splaining to recap where we are almost six months after Brexit day, why inclusiveness is important for expanding the discussion...and vegan kebabs
On this episode, Ardian and Rob also discuss:
Supply chain gluts, commodity price rises, and global inflation fears
The impact of Trump
Trade Splaining with the Trade Guys: The New Normal for US Trade Policy
Trade experts Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch, co-hosts of the Trade Guys podcast at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) join hosts Ardian Mollabecir and Robert Skidmore on Trade Splaining to recap the first 100 days of President Joe Biden's Administration and talk about whether the United States' trade policy has reached a new normal and where we go from here.
On this episode
Trade, Agriculture and Climate Change: Why It's Not So Simple
Doaa Abdel-Motaal, Senior Counsellor at the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland joins Trade Splaining to talk about the not-so-obvious links between agriculture, trade and sustainability and in between opining on her favorite shawarma, offers up some counter-intuitive advice for consumers and business alike.
In this episode we discuss:
Respond to listener mail and introducing the newes
Trade, Climate Change & Sustainability
The TradeSplainers are joined by Ronald Steenblik, Non-resident Senior Fellow at the International Institute for Sustainable Development to talk about the links between trade, the environment and sustainability...and why its not always as clear cut as it sounds.
On this episode we discuss:
Listener feedback / Hate Mail
Global shipping hubs brac for container deluge in the aftermath of the Suez Can
Happily "Ever" After: Trade in the Aftermath of the Suez Canal Blockage
Jan Hoffmann, Head of the Trade Logistics Branch at the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) joins the Trade Splainers to discuss:
What exactly went wrong with the Ever Given in the Suez Canal
The impacts of the blockage on shipping and global trade
Why containers are so expensive
How all of this is compounded by COVID
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