World Business Podcasts: Recent Episodes
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The recovery from COVID-19 has fostered consensus around the need to build back better and do things differently to ensure the benefits of trade are more fairly distributed in the future. But the question is, how?
In this podcast episode, ICC’s Chris Southworth speaks to Rosa Crawford, Policy Advisor at the Trade Union Congress, Ruth Bergan, Senior Advisor for the Trade Justice Movement, and Ben Richards, International Officer for Unite the Union, on how to ensure trade works for everyone in the context of COVID-19 recovery and in a post-Brexit world.
Discussion points included:
- Making trade more inclusive, so that it benefits everyone;
- The upcoming trade deals that could be set to threaten our development priorities;
- The implications of non-business stakeholders being excluded from the government’s trade advisory groups, and thus from having a voice in the UK’s trade deals;
- Ways to strengthen cooperation and engagement.
If you are interested to hear more on this topic and join the conversation, we will be discussing it further at the ICC Trade and Prosperity Week starting on the 19th October. Register today at https://www.iccwboconference.uk/
Chris Southworth speaks to LBC Radio’s Andrew Castle on the government’s introduction of a new bill attempting to override the Brexit withdrawal agreement, from a trade perspective.
Discussion points included:
- Whether the introduction of the Internal Markets Bill is necessary
- The consequences of the bill on the UK’s international reputation and other trade agreements
- The need for certainty among businesses to plan properly for the end of the transition period
- The importance of honouring the Good Friday Agreement
- The EU’s response to the introduction of the Internal Markets Bill
With the UK in the midst of establishing its post-Brexit trading relationships, much media attention has been given to the UK’s trade agenda in relation to sustainability, climate change and the environment. Maintaining high standards, whilst negotiating trade deals, has been a hot topic –particularly in relation to the EU and the US.
In our latest podcast episode, Chris Southworth, Secretary General at the ICC United Kingdom, exchanges views with Gail Soutar, Chief EU Exit and International Trade Adviser at the National Farmers’ Union, and Gwen Buck, Policy Adviser at the Green Alliance, on how to make progress on the trade and environment agenda in a collaborative and inclusive way – and more importantly, one that works for everyone.
Discussion points include:
- The alignment of trade and climate objectives
- The points of difference between business and NGOs on trade and environment
- How can the UK maintain environmental/food standards and build public trust in trade negotiations with larger economic powers
- The opportunities for the UK as hosts of COP26 next year
In this next episode in our COVID-19 Recovery podcast series, Chris Southworth, Secretary General of ICC United Kingdom exchanges views with business leaders in Brazil, France and USA about the impact on businesses during these uncertain times in our speakers’ respective countries.
They discuss:
- The importance of the WTO in supporting the recovery of global trade (particularly pertinent given the Director General’s recent departure from the institution);
- The impact on business, the economy and society;
- The probability and dangers attached to a protectionist backlash during the recovery period;
- Progress on key agendas, in particular, digitalisation and sustainability.
COVID-19 has created an economic crisis of global proportions with a deep recession or depression widely forecast across many of the large economies. Is there a consensus emerging on what the global economy will look like post COVID-19, how we re-boot global value chains or what the opportunities are to strengthen coherence on global policy priorities?
After a round of intensive consultations and discussions with international companies based in the UK, there appears to be an appetite for bold thinking and to use the crisis as a springboard to reset the policy narrative around a more inclusive and sustainable global economy and to capitalise on the opportunity to prioritise climate action and digitisation policies that will set us on the right path for the future.
In this episode, ICC United Kingdom interviews James Pearson, CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sandra Uwera, CEO of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Business Council (COMESA Business Council), and Ho Meng Kit, the CEO of the Singapore Business Federation to find out what is going on in Australia, Africa and Singapore.
Chris Southworth outlines the importance of bold and coordinated government action to save businesses from going under during the COVID-19 crisis, to Andrew Pierce on LBC Radio:
He emphasises:
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The need to remove trade barriers such as taxes and tariffs in order to keep trade moving throughout the crisis;
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The need for G20 countries to coordinate economic measures to protect businesses and the global economy;
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The need for clarity by the government on how businesses can collect support packages before it is too late.
Chris Southworth talks to Maajid Nawaz around Trump's assertion that the US couldn't strike a trade deal with the UK under the current terms of the proposed Brexit deal. He outlines:
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Where the US's concerns are;
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The reasons why TTIP failed, and how to prevent similar
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The need for transparency in negotiations.
Listen to the full clip here.
Chris Southworth elaborates on the realities of a no-deal Brexit from a trade perspective with LBC Radio's James O'Brien.
Discussion points included:
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The insufficiency of the GATT24 trading "solution";
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The economic impact of a no-deal Brexit;
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Trading under WTO rules and what that actually means;
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The likelihood of a trade deal with the US.
Also covered by LBC here and here.
Nick Ferrari invites Chris Southworth to speak on the viability of Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson's Brexit "solutions" from a trade perspective, and to shed light on Boris Johnson's assertion that the UK can have tariff-free trade with the EU following Brexit according to GATT 24.
Discussion points:
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The crisis ongoing within the global trading system: protectionism, consumer behaviour, trade growth, sustainability and technology.
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The UK's credibility in the trade sphere;
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Neither candidate are presenting a viable solution from a trade perspective.
Alexander Goulandris talks to ICC United Kingdom's Chris Southworth about the importance of digitalisation, ICC's Digital Trade Roadmap and the barriers it's facing.
Discussion topics:
- What are the barriers to digital trade
- Why is it important for industry to engage at national level and press governments to make progress at the WTO
- How can the new ICC Digital Trade Roadmap help to address some of the issues
Audience: International and domestic policy makers, corporates and SMEs
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In light of the UN’s High-level political forum on sustainable development, ICC United Kingdom Secretary General Chris Southworth, talks to Michael Wilkins, Head of Sustainable Finance, S&P Global Ratings, regarding how the public and private sectors are enabling sustainable finance, the UN's sustainable development goals (SDGs) and resilient societies.
Discussion topics:
- How leading businesses are responding to the challenge of sustainable development
- The challenges to enabling sustainable finance in both the private and public sectors
- How cities and policymakers can enable the UN's SDGs
Audience: International and domestic policy makers, corporates and SMEs
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Following the release of ICC's 10th annual Global Survey on Trade Finance, Chris Southworth, ICC United Kingdom Secretary General talks to John Carroll, Head of Products and International Business at Santander UK, about the trade finance process and banks' role in driving economic growth.
Discussion topics:
- The journey SMEs in both developed and emerging markets must undergo to trade abroad
- The obstacles companies face when attempting to access international markets and trade finance, as well as how these can be overcome
- How banks’ utilisation of blockchain is playing a role in alleviating the trade finance gap
Audience: SMEs, international trade experts, corporates, policy makers
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Chris Southworth, ICC United Kingdom Secretary General talks to Gabriel Petrus, ICC Brazil Executive Director, and Serigne Mansour Gaye, President of the Senegal-UK Chamber of Commerce on how digital trade is affecting businesses and trade in Brazil and Senegal.
Discussion topics:
- How digital trade is benefiting SME growth, with specific insights from Brazil and Senegal
- Brazil's role driving digital trade
- How we can help strengthen the voice of African business groups in Geneva
- Barriers to be overcome with respect to digital trade and data localisation
Audience: Policymakers, Directors, Boards, International businesses, trade exerts, NGOs
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Chris Southworth, ICC United Kingdom Secretary General talks to Rob Mulligan, Senior Vice President for policy and government affairs at the United States Council for International Business (USCIB), and Jean Blaylock, Coordinator at the Trade Justice Movement, on creating an inclusive trade model.
Discussion topics:
- Creating a trade model that works for everyone (government, business, NGOs, unions, civil society) from the business and NGO perspectives
- What works in the US with respect to trade inclusiveness and where there is room for innovation
- International trade models that exemplify best practice
- Opportunities that lie ahead with respect to trade
Audience: Policymakers, Directors, Boards, International businesses, trade exerts, NGOs
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Chris Southworth, ICC United Kingdom Secretary General talks to Dr. Daniel Funes de Rioja, Head of “Business 20” on why now more than ever, the B20 is a key forum for companies looking to set standards and influence global policy.
Discussion topics:
- How businesses and engagement groups are promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth through the B20
- Key objectives and goals of the B20 organisation
- What the WTO digital trade agreement means for businesses and SMEs globally, and how businesses played a major role setting the agenda
Audience: CEOs, Directors, Boards, International Trade Experts, Policy Makers
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Ahead of the WTO's Eleventh Ministerial Conference in Argentina this week, ICC UK's Secretary General, Chris Southworth, talks priorities around digital trade and ICC's mission for G20 Argentina.
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Robert Kelsey talks to Sir Michael Rake, Chairman of the ICC United Kingdom, and Paul Drechsler, President of the of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
Areas of discussion:
- Why is the G20 important for businesses, and how given Brexit, can the UK make the most of this forum?
- What are the CBI and ICC doing to support both UK and international companies at the G20?
- In two weeks’ time governments from around the world will gather in Buenos Aires for the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference, what should be the outcome of this conference?
- How much of a priority is the WTO to CBI members?
- From a global policy point of view, what should UK companies be doing to prepare for next year, and potentially a hard Brexit?
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Jonathan Harvey talks to Nick Ashton Hart, International internet-related public policy leader.
Areas of discussion:
- How will negotiations impact on the WTO?
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Is it realistic to think the UK should operate on WTO rules?
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What can UK Businesses learn about how the WTO works?
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Governments from around the world are gathering for the WTO MC11 Ministerial Conference in Buenos Aires in December. What can we expect?
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How can the UK private sectors help facilitate progress?
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Jonathan Harvey talks to Daniel Crosby, Partner in International Trade and Managing Partner for King & Spalding at the Geneva office including the thoughts from ICC's Secretary General Chris Southworth.
Areas of discussion:
- Thoughts after Theresa May’s Brexit speech in Florence? What do you think international investors should take away from the speech?
- Theresa May made some pointed remarks at the UN and the need to reform. Is this fair? What is your experience of working with the UN?
- Thousands of companies are convening in Geneva this week for the WTO Public Forum. What is the Forum for and why should companies care?
- The WTO’s Ministerial Conference and G20 are both in December in Buenos Aires this year. What can we expect from both? What are we fighting for and why?
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Jonathan Harvey talks to Guy Willans, COO at Trade River Finance, an alternative Trade Finance service provider.
Areas of discussion:-
- Quickly outline how Trade River help UK businesses in reaching their growth goals?
- Is digitisation of trade finance just for the big business? How can it be used to help small and mid-sized companies?
- Despite the many benefits, it seems that a considerable amount of work still needs to be done for the trade and trade finance industries to appreciate the benefits of digitalisation. What should players do to help accelerate the digitalisation journey? Are there any key barriers to digitalisation that we need to overcome?
- Considering digitalisation in particular, what do you expect to see in the future of trade finance? What should the key priorities be?
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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".
Alex Abeyratne talks to Chris Southworth, Secretary General of ICC in the United Kingdom about the G20 Summit and ICC’s Open Market Index.
Alex Abeyratne talks to Peter Robinson, CEO at the US Council for International Business about the renegotation of NAFTA and the implications for US businesses, as well as protectionism and Brexit.
Alex Abeyratne talks to Chris Southworth, Secretary General of ICC in the United Kingdom and Jordi Sellares, Secretary General of ICC in Spain about the Queen's speech and business engagement at a global level.
Chris Southworth, Secretary General of ICC United Kingdom talks about the upcoming Brexit negotiations, London's role as a financial centre and the UN sustainable development goals.
Chris Southworth, Secretary General of ICC United Kingdom talks about the UK General Election result and its impact on international business.
Chris Southworth, Secretary General of ICC United Kingdom talks to Robert Kelsey about the UK General Election campaign, Brexit, B20 participation and ICC’s new UN observer status.