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Tarantulas, Tariffs, and Trade Wars: Ambassador Maria Pagan on Global Trade’s Future

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Episode 71: Tarantulas, Tariffs, and Trade Wars: Ambassador Maria Pagan on Global Trade’s Future

In this week’s episode of Tradesplaining, Rob and Ardi tackle the unexpected, the essential, and the downright quirky in global trade and policy. Joined by Ambassador Maria Pagan, U.S. representative to the WTO, this episode offers insights and plenty of laughs as they explore:

🎙️ What’s Inside:
  • Tarantula Smuggling Gone Wild 🕷️: A man caught with 300 tarantulas at customs? Learn how the global wildlife trade intersects with international regulations.
  • COP29 Climate Talks 🌱: From funding gaps to policy fatigue, we break down the major takeaways from the latest climate conference and what it means for global sustainability.
  • Cheese and Tariffs 🧀: Why Parmesan is being hoarded in response to shifting trade policies.
  • National Security in Trade 🛡️: Ambassador Pagan explains how national security exceptions are reshaping trade policy and the role of the WTO in dispute resolution.
  • Globalization Trends 🌍: Are new tech jobs like TikTok QVC hosts the latest iteration of globalization?
🔑 Key Takeaways:
  • The U.S. perspective on the WTO’s role in dispute resolution.
  • How climate goals are stalling at COP29 and what needs to happen next.
  • Quirky stories that make trade more relatable, from smuggled wildlife to unusual customs cases.
🎧 Listen Now:

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to leave a review and share with friends who love global stories with a twist!

📌 Follow Us: 🔍 Keywords:
  • COP29 Climate Talks
  • National Security Trade Policy
  • Ambassador Maria Pagan WTO
  • Tarantula Smuggling Stories
  • Global Trade Podcast
  • Parmesan Cheese Tariffs
  • TikTok Globalization Trends
  • Climate Finance Challenges
  • Wildlife Trade Regulations
  • Sustainable Trade Practices

Stay informed, stay entertained, and as always—listen responsibly! 🎙️

  continue reading

80 episodes

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Manage episode 454102219 series 2919223
Content provided by Ardian Mollabeqiri & Robert Skidmore, Ardian Mollabeqiri, and Robert Skidmore. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Ardian Mollabeqiri & Robert Skidmore, Ardian Mollabeqiri, and Robert Skidmore or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Episode 71: Tarantulas, Tariffs, and Trade Wars: Ambassador Maria Pagan on Global Trade’s Future

In this week’s episode of Tradesplaining, Rob and Ardi tackle the unexpected, the essential, and the downright quirky in global trade and policy. Joined by Ambassador Maria Pagan, U.S. representative to the WTO, this episode offers insights and plenty of laughs as they explore:

🎙️ What’s Inside:
  • Tarantula Smuggling Gone Wild 🕷️: A man caught with 300 tarantulas at customs? Learn how the global wildlife trade intersects with international regulations.
  • COP29 Climate Talks 🌱: From funding gaps to policy fatigue, we break down the major takeaways from the latest climate conference and what it means for global sustainability.
  • Cheese and Tariffs 🧀: Why Parmesan is being hoarded in response to shifting trade policies.
  • National Security in Trade 🛡️: Ambassador Pagan explains how national security exceptions are reshaping trade policy and the role of the WTO in dispute resolution.
  • Globalization Trends 🌍: Are new tech jobs like TikTok QVC hosts the latest iteration of globalization?
🔑 Key Takeaways:
  • The U.S. perspective on the WTO’s role in dispute resolution.
  • How climate goals are stalling at COP29 and what needs to happen next.
  • Quirky stories that make trade more relatable, from smuggled wildlife to unusual customs cases.
🎧 Listen Now:

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to leave a review and share with friends who love global stories with a twist!

📌 Follow Us: 🔍 Keywords:
  • COP29 Climate Talks
  • National Security Trade Policy
  • Ambassador Maria Pagan WTO
  • Tarantula Smuggling Stories
  • Global Trade Podcast
  • Parmesan Cheese Tariffs
  • TikTok Globalization Trends
  • Climate Finance Challenges
  • Wildlife Trade Regulations
  • Sustainable Trade Practices

Stay informed, stay entertained, and as always—listen responsibly! 🎙️

  continue reading

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