#international-trade
9 episodes
#1381: Contract Ops: The Hidden Mechanics of Trade Missions
Beyond the ribbon-cutting, trade missions are state-sponsored sales funnels for corporate giants. Discover the reality of the "contract op."
#1370: Trade War 2026: The Return of the Tariff Wall
Explore the legal whiplash of 2026 as the US hits its highest tariff rates in decades, reviving a century-old battle over global trade.
#1369: The End of the $4 Miracle: AliExpress in a Post-Tax World
The era of cheap international shipping is over. Discover how AliExpress is pivoting its business model to survive new global trade taxes.
#1334: The Price of Patriotism: Israel’s Protectionism Trap
Why is pasta cheaper to ship from Europe than to buy locally? Explore the hidden regulations and "Blue and White" taxes keeping Israel expensive.
#1146: The New Great Game: Central Asia’s 2026 Pivot
As Russia’s influence wanes and Iran faces chaos, Central Asia is emerging as the world’s most critical trade and energy hub.
#986: The Hidden Plumbing: How Money Laundering Works in 2026
Uncover the hidden systems criminals use to turn "dirty" cash into legitimate assets through the complex stages of global money laundering.
#661: Cracking the Global Supply Chain: Why Your Tech Costs More
Why does a $400 switch cost $700 elsewhere? Herman and Corn explore the tools that unmask global pricing and supply chain secrets.
#472: The 500% Markup: Why Israel’s Tech Market is an Island
Why is RAM 5x more expensive in Tel Aviv than New York? Corn and Herman dive into the "Economic Island" effect and the reality of Israeli retail.
#388: The Global Supply Chain vs. The Lunar Calendar
Discover how the world's largest human migration brings global manufacturing to a standstill and how businesses survive the month-long blackout.