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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.
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.
Episodes

Nov 25, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 220
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
42 min
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
6:33 -Ocean Freight Capacity in 2026
9:32 -Contracts vs Spot Market
16:36 -Halftime
27:55 -Amazon Micro Rural Expansion
32:10 -AI and Sales in Transportation
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/25/25/gttw-podcast-episode-220

Nov 20, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 219
Nov 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025
26 min
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:51 -China’s Renewable Energy Investments Abroad
7:54 -The Arctic & Rare Earths
10:22 -Halftime
18:28 -General Motors to Remove China from Supply Chain
22:10 -Amazon to Sell Customs and Trade Advisory Services
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/20/25/gttw-podcast-episode-219

Nov 11, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 218
Nov 11, 2025
Nov 11, 2025
26 min
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:51 -Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Tariffs
10:16 -Halftime
18:00 -BOPIS/BNPL Implications for Holiday Season
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/11/25/gttw-podcast-episode-218

Nov 3, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 217
Nov 3, 2025
Nov 3, 2025
33 min
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
3:22 -China Trade Updates: Reasons for Optimism & Risk
8:27 -Expansion in English Proficiency Enforcement
15:22 -Halftime
22:30 -Rise in Cyber Attacks
28:18 -USPS to do Final Mile for UPS
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/3/25/gttw-podcast-episode-217

Oct 21, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 216
Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
28 min
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:42 -US & China’s Key Issues
6:33 -25% for Imports on Trucks
11:11 -Halftime
20:48 -US & China Vessel Fees Have Begun
24:48 -Pier 500 in Los Angeles
https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/21/25/gttw-podcast-episode-216

Oct 13, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 215
Oct 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025
18 min
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:18 -More 232 Derivative Madness & Open Comments
3:16 -Container Rates Hit 9-Month Low
5:55 -Halftime
12:22 -Dutch Seize Chinese Chip Manufacturer
14:30 -China Hitting US Vessels with Port Fees
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/13/25/gttw-podcast-episode-215
https://youtu.be/ZdTHikgihec

Oct 7, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 214
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
29 min
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
1:03 -AI, Electricity, and the US Economy
7:10 -China’s Investments in Africa
12:34 -Halftime
19:32 -Global Trade Projections Continue to Drop
23:49 -Amazon Parcel Logistics Switching to Gig
https://youtu.be/KHEKQectOfg
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/7/25/gttw-podcast-episode-214

Sep 30, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 213
Sep 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
30 min
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Keenan Brugh and Doug Draper cover:
4:14 -Updates on Chinese EVs
8:38 -CSX CEO Shakeup (Rail Update)
14:05 -Halftime
20:56 -Merchants Policy News for Amazon Logistics
26:11 -Super Typhoon Tightens Air Cargo Capacity
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/30/25/gttw-podcast-episode-213

Sep 23, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 212
Sep 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
29 min
What’s going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover:
2:19 -US Golden Visa Program
9:08 -Domestic FTL Average Miles
13:13 -Halftime
20:38 -IMO Net Zero Requirement
24:24 -Panama Canal Natural Gas Pipeline
www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/23/25/gttw-podcast-episode-212

Sep 18, 2025
Global Trade This Week – Episode 211
Sep 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025
21 min
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
