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Trade Splaining

Trade Splaining

De: Ardian Mollabeqiri & Robert Skidmore
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A fun and entertaining look at global affairs, trade and the United Nations, brought to you from the perspective of two American expats living in Switzerland. They try to keep a straight face while recapping the latest in current events and the local scene in Geneva, Switzerland as well as interviews with fellow expats on the international scene and leaders in their respective fields.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Ciencias Sociales Economía Política y Gobierno
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  • Ep. 80: The (new) New Trade Policy, AI and How Apple Helped Build Modern China ft. Patrick McGee of the FT
    Jun 27 2025

    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 and author of Apple in China, joins us to explain:

    • Why Apple didn’t just outsource manufacturing to China—it helped build it

    • How a $55B investment strategy turned into a Marshall Plan for advanced manufacturing

    • Why decoupling is harder than we think, and what it means for the future of globalization

    Also in this episode:

    • Is trade policy dead—or just dressed up as national security?

    • The AI job shock: not just repetitive tasks, but white-collar jobs too

    • A big new EU–Switzerland trade deal (and an even bigger name: “The Bilaterals”)

    • Listener feedback, airline mysteries, stolen sausage secrets, and the return of All-American Rejects

    🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows.

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    48 m
  • Shipping Goes Net Zero, Sell America and Talking Circular Economy
    May 30 2025

    Description: 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 Bille of the European Environmental Bureau unpacks why circular economy policies matter more than ever—especially in a world of inflation, geopolitics, and defense budgets.

    • Shipping News That Doesn’t Suck: The IMO’s historic (kind of) net-zero deal for shipping by 2050, what it means, and why it’s both hopeful and half-baked.

    • Sell America? Moody’s downgrades the US credit rating, tourism is slowing, and Americans are quietly flocking to Swiss banks. Coincidence? We think not.

    • GDP Is Over Party: A new push to rethink how we measure economic health. Is it time to dump GDP in favor of balance sheet metrics?

    • Brexit: The Silent Patch-Up: A new EU-UK trade deal smooths post-Brexit trade pain. Is it a quiet realignment or political heresy?

    • Swiss Wool Emergency & War Readiness: From Geneva’s updated war brochure to a growing sheep wool crisis, it’s your must-hear Swiss WTFs.

    🔁 Also Featuring:

    • Listener shoutouts to "Eric" and Ron "Burgundy"

    • Michelle’s "Vibe Shift" report: Enron eggs, TikTok satire, and the birds that were never real

    • A kebab-off between Geneva and Beirut

    • A surprisingly accurate Bond reference and sheep-related crisis management

    📬 Subscribe, review, share—and email us your feedback or best kebab takes at TSpotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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    42 m
  • Tariffs, Trade Turbulence & Customs Insights ft. Lars Karlsson
    May 2 2025
    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 of European policies on trade, and new recession indicators. Additionally, it touches on disruptions like the ban on Brazilian butt lift ads in the UK and the rise in train robberies. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:31 Listener Feedback and Corrections 04:26 Market Trends and Economic Insights 12:59 De-Dollarization and Global Financial Shifts 16:35 Interview with Lars Carlson: Navigating Trade Complexities 20:47 Challenges for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) 21:27 The Role of AI in Supply Chain Management 22:40 Customs and Compliance in a Changing Trade Environment 24:14 The Impact of Tariff Conflicts on Global Trade 26:24 Navigating Uncertainty in International Trade 29:11 The Future of Trade and Emerging Solutions 36:08 Recession Indicators and Economic Trends 38:53 Local News and Unusual Events 40:50 Podcast Wrap-Up and Listener Engagement
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    43 m
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Fantastically presented, paced, very funny and informative. Love the podcast, especially the chemistry between the two hosts!

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