This episode of WESPOD features Warwick Economics Summit's global ambassadors: Gioele Giussani from the University of Bocconi. In this episode, Gioele explores the political economy of free trade; he discussing theories from Adam Smith to Bertil Gotthard Ohlin, and applies these insights to the modern U.S and UK economy, in relation to the emergence of Donald Trump and Brexit.  Look out for more Global Views with our WES Ambassadors. Each episode will feature ambassadors from all corners of the world, delving into issues that truly matter. Expect unique, internationally-minded student perspectives, shedding light on regionally diverse and often underreported stories. We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to follow us for more challenging perspectives! Instagram: @warwickeconsummit / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarwickEconomicsSummit More on our linktree: https://linktr.ee/WES_Socials --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wespod/message