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Global Trade This Week is hosted by Pete Mento and Doug Draper, offering expert insights on global trade, supply chains, and economic trends. Each episode breaks down key issues affecting international commerce, providing valuable analysis for industry professionals.
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2 days ago
Global Trade This Week – Episode 211
2 days ago
2 days ago
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:13 -Bajio Region in Mexico as a Major Economic Zone
4:36 -China’s Economic Struggles & Investment
7:43 -Halftime
14:25 -American Soybean Exports to China Drying Up
17:55 -Remember the Importance of Export Compliance
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/18/25/gttw-podcast-episode-211
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES5yk1LfFjc

Monday Sep 08, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 210
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025

Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 209
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
4:18 -What Will be the Next Major Disruptor for Logistics?
10:48 -Truckload demand is up, ocean freight rates tanking.
15:18 -Halftime
22:24 -India, Russia, and China Had a Wild Meeting this Week
26:00 -Cargo Theft is Out of Control
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/4/25/gttw-podcast-episode-209

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 208
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:10 -Walmart & Amazon Cross Border Services
7:22 -232 Tariffs on Furniture Now?
11:36 -Halftime
19:12 -SHEIN Trying to Find a Home for an IPO
24:52 -Tariffs May Eclipse $1T a Year
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/27/25/gttw-podcast-episode-208

Monday Aug 18, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 207
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:00 -232 Derivative List Expanded & Launched
10:12 -Port of LA at All-Time Monthly Record for July
15:36 -Halftime
25:15 -Layoffs Are Coming Hard & Fast Again
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/18/25/gttw-podcast-episode-207

Friday Aug 15, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 206
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:51 -Rail Merger Winners & Losers
7:55 -Tariff Pause on China Extended
12:45 -Halftime
19:17 -Nvidia and the 15%
21:44 China's Tariff Rate in the Long Term
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/15/25/gttw-podcast-episode-206

Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 205
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:08 -Complex Tariffs on Chips
4:00 -IKEA x Best Buy Crossover
8:29 -Halftime
16:33 -”Guidance” on What Transshipment Means
20:42 -Northern Sea Route Between Europe & Asia
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/7/25/gttw-podcast-episode-205

Friday Aug 01, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 204
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
4:52 -Rail Merger Commentary
9:28 -WindRunner Aircraft
15:46 -Halftime
25:58 -EU Tariff Agreement
31:35 -Tariffs are Actually an Attempt to Create a VAT
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/1/25/gttw-podcast-episode-204

Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 203
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Keenan Brugh and Doug Draper cover:
1:24 -Tesla Semi Factory Progress
7:30 -New LTL Classifications are Density Based
11:50 -Halftime
20:45 -Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern
24:04 -US Trade Policy Updates
As mentioned on the show:
Symbols of an Alien Sky, Episode 2: The Lightning-Scarred Planet Mars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRV1e5_tB6Y
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/23/25/gttw-podcast-episode-203
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xta0e-lJkaA

Monday Jul 14, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 202
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:52 -Negotiation-Palooza Happening in D.C.
4:32 -Time to Focus on the "Uncertainty Tax"
10:49 -Halftime
23:03 -Boring Company - Genius or Madness?
28:18 -Final Mile Parcel Delivery Dropping
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/14/25/gttw-podcast-episode-202
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7M2_pmZOsc