Red Sea Shipping, Sustainable Farming in the EU and More Evergrande
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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: Simon Evenett from the University of St. Gallen and the Global Trade Alert joins us to dissect the complexities of trade measures, industrial policy, and introduces the kebab index as a novel economic tool. Local Flavors, Global Tastes: How the EU's farm-to-fork strategy impacts international trade dynamics and Geneva's unique work-from-home culture. Economic Tectonics: Unpacking the Chinese real estate market's instability and its global repercussions. Cultural Crossroads: From Arnold Schwarzenegger's customs saga to the lanthanide series and the 59th Street Bridge, we explore the intersections of culture, trade, and policy. In This Episode: Simon Evenett's Take: Why skepticism toward trade measures and industrial policy is warranted, and the potential of the kebab index. Economic Corridors on Ice: The challenges facing the ambitious India Middle East Europe economic corridor (IMEC) amidst regional instability. Organic Farmers' Protest: A closer look at the grassroots movement in France and its implications for global agriculture and trade policies. The Real Estate Domino: Analyzing the collapse of Evergrande and its impact on the global economy.   Listener Engagement:We value your feedback and invite you to share your thoughts on today's topics. Email us at [email protected] or engage with us on Twitter (@tradesplaining) and Instagram (@tradesplaining).   Subscribe & Review:Don’t forget to subscribe to catch every episode and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us make sense of the complex world of international trade without the yawn factor. --- 01:07 Hate Mail  06:24 What Went Wrong This Week 18:40 Interview 34:35 Vibe Shift 37:30 This Week in Local News 39:14 Outro
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