Simply Trade [News]: Evaluating Supply Chain Risks: Solar Panel Sourcing and Forced Labor Compliance

This episode of Simply Trade discusses strengthening supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region and evolving trade dynamics between the US, Mexico, and China. Annik, Andy, and Lalo provide insights on responsible solar panel sourcing, improving supply chain resiliency through international cooperation, and the impacts of US trade policy shifts. Main Points - Forced labor concerns in Chinese solar panel manufacturing and how India is becoming a key alternative supplier. - Objectives of the new Indo-Pacific economic framework agreement to promote collaboration and mitigate logistical bottlenecks through multi-country coordination. - Mexico surpassing China as the top supplier of goods to the US due to nearshoring strategies and trade tensions reducing Chinese imports. - Tips for importers and exporters to evaluate supply chain visibility and compliance with emerging regulations. By exploring evolving international trade dynamics and strategies to strengthen regional supply chains, this episode provides valuable perspective for professionals in importing, exporting, and supply chain management. Listeners learn practical insights on responsibly sourcing products and preparing for changes in global trade flows. Enjoy the show! Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyTradePod  Host: Annik Sobing: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annik-sobing-mba-b226251a2/  Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/  Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/  Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/ Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for: Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade Requests to be on the show as guest Suggest any topics you would like to hear about Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.