Podcasts
In this section you will find all of our audio content that we produce via Trade Knowledge Matters.
You can find all our episodes here.
How Asia Is Responding to US Tariffs
Episode Summary Global trade tensions are rising with the announcement of US President Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs on April 2nd, 2025. Since the announcement, the US administration has suspended its implementation of these tariffs for 90 days, with China being the only country exempt from the suspension. In this episode, Amar sits down with friends […]
Services Trade: The Invisible Trade
Summary This podcast episode explores the critical role of services trade in Africa’s economic development, particularly in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The discussion highlights the importance of services in driving structural transformation, enhancing productivity, and fostering economic diversification. Experts Dr. Prachi Agarwal, Research Fellow, International Economic Development Group, ODI […]
Trump Wins: Trade Strategy Under His Administration
Episode Summary In this episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Meredith Lilly, Professor and Simon Reisman Chair in International Economic Policy, Carleton University and Simon Lester, Founder, WorldTradeLaw.net and China Trade Monitor. He is also a non-resident Fellow at the Baker Institute. The discussion revolves around the implications of the recent US […]
Critical Minerals in Trade: Policy Choices and Pathways for Sustainable Growth
Episode Summary In this episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Kimberley Botwright, Head of Sustainable Trade, World Economic Forum, and Sunayana Sasmal, Research Fellow in International Trade Law, UK Trade Policy Observatory at the University of Sussex. They delve into the significance of critical minerals in modern trade policy, exploring its role in […]
US Trade Policy in a Global Context
Episode Summary Amar discusses with William (Bill) Reinsch, Scholl Chair in International Business at Centre for Strategic International Studies (CSIS). This episode of the Trade Knowledge Matters podcast delves into the complexities of US trade policy, examining the shifts in bipartisan consensus, the impact of economic security on trade decisions, and the evolving narratives […]
WTO@30: Reflections on its Successes and Challenges
Episode Summary On this episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Hiddo Houben, Deputy Head of the permanent mission of the European Union to the WTO, and Alicia Nicholls, International trade specialist and Research fellow at the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services at the University of the West […]