Episodes
Friday Sep 08, 2017
How is Costa Rica going to improve trade relations with the UK post-Brexit?
Friday Sep 08, 2017
Friday Sep 08, 2017
Jonathan Harvey talks to Jose Rafael Fernandez, Attorney Arbitrator at Arbitrat Abogados and previous Chair for the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Costa Rican National Committee for 4 years.
Areas of discussion:-
- A brief history between Costa Rica and the UK trade relations?
- The association agreement between Central America and the European Union
What is it?
How was an agreement met between Central America and the EU?
How does this affect the UK now that it is leaving the EU?
- What is the role of ICC Costa Rica and what are they doing to improve trade relations with the UK post-Brexit?
- What is the status of Commercial Arbitration in Costa Rica and is this helping foreign trade?
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Friday Sep 01, 2017
How has protectionism been shaping the trade environment in Brazil?
Friday Sep 01, 2017
Friday Sep 01, 2017
Jonathan Harvey talks to Gabriel Petrus, Executive Director of ICC Brazil for a second round podcast discussion!
Areas of discussion:-
- How has protectionism been shaping the trade environment in Brazil over the past few years?
- What reforms has Brazil been undertaking to improve the trade environment, how do these impact international views and perceptions?
- How could the new foreign policy and trade policy in Brazil benefit UK exporters?
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Thursday Aug 24, 2017
Can a UK and Brazil trade relationship continue post-Brexit?
Thursday Aug 24, 2017
Thursday Aug 24, 2017
Jonathan Harvey talks to Gabriel Petrus, Executive Director of ICC Brazil.
Areas of discussion:-
- The UK and Brazil trade relationship presents plenty of opportunities for business looking to expand overseas - yet we've seen a slight loss of momentum in recent years. Can you explain the reasons behind this?
- Last year, we saw Jaguar Land Rover invest in a £240 million manufacturing facility near Rio - the UK's first automotive facility in Latin America. What is the Brazilian business perspective on the UK's decision to leave the EU? And do you think the trading relationship between Brazil and the UK could improve post-Brexit?
- What prospects are there for British exporters in Brazil?
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Thursday Aug 17, 2017
Can a UK and US trade deal be agreed?
Thursday Aug 17, 2017
Thursday Aug 17, 2017
Sophie Dembinski, Trade Policy Expert at the ICC United Kingdom talks to Emanuel Adam, Director of Policy and Trade at the British American Business at a locai cafe in London.
Areas of discussion:-
- Set the scene for us? What is the state of ‘trade’ on both sides of the atlantic (EU,US and UK)?
- It’s a difficult time for trade.. what are you picking up from BAB and ICC members in terms of business confidence?
- How do American businesses feel about Brexit? What are their key concerns and priorities?
- Do you both think that a UK and US trade deal can be agreed?
- Is there such a thing as a ‘bad deal’ with the US? What dis/advantages would a un/successful trade deal bring to UK/US/European businesses?
- We live in interesting times.. long and short term predictions (12months- 5yrs)?
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Tuesday Aug 08, 2017
Should we continue to develop the Northern Powerhouse?
Tuesday Aug 08, 2017
Tuesday Aug 08, 2017
Jonathan Harvey talks to both Chris Fletcher, Marketing & Campaigns Director at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Chris Southworth, ICC United Kingdom's Secretary General.
Areas of discussion:-
- Why is it important that we continue to develop the northern powerhouse?
- Is the city of Manchester a serious player at both the national and international level?
- Funding has increased into the north but where exactly are these funds improving trade infrastructure?
- What's the mood regarding how local farmers will compete outside of the EU?
- How does the Manchester's business community feel about the UK leaving the EU?
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Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Ireland's priorities as Brexit continues...
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Jonathan Harvey talks to both Ian Talbot, Secretary General of ICC Ireland and Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, and Chris Southworth, ICC United Kingdom's Secretary General.
Areas of discussion:-
- The priorities for Ireland now that Brexit continues to dominate the headlines.
- Implications of any change for the international business community.
- Removing the hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- G20 Germany in Hamburg and why this is important to a non G20 country like Ireland.
- Ian and Chris's reflections on the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Business Forum.
Tuesday Jul 25, 2017
IMF's UK growth forecast downgrade, US trade talks, and business planning
Tuesday Jul 25, 2017
Tuesday Jul 25, 2017
Alex Abeyratne talks to ICC United Kingdom's Secretary General, Chris Southworth, about the IMF downgrading the UK's growth forecast, as well as priorities around the UK - US trade deal, and how companies should be planning ahead this summer.
Friday Jul 21, 2017
UN Sustainable Development Goals Business Forum
Friday Jul 21, 2017
Friday Jul 21, 2017
Alex Abeyratne talks to Chris Southworth, Secretary General of ICC United Kingdom about the UN Sustainable Development Goals Business Forum which took place earlier this week, and why these goals are so important for global growth. This week's podcast also focuses on why business certainty around Brexit is crucial.
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Alex Abeyratne talks to Shanker Singham
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Alex Abeyratne talks to Shanker Singham, Chairman of the Legatum Institute's Special Trade Commission, about avoiding a bad Brexit, as well as the true meaning of "free trade".
Friday Jul 07, 2017
G20 Summit and ICC's Open Market Index
Friday Jul 07, 2017
Friday Jul 07, 2017
Alex Abeyratne talks to Chris Southworth, Secretary General of ICC in the United Kingdom about the G20 Summit and ICC’s Open Market Index.