Simply Trade [News]: Lifting the Veil on Suppliers - The Importance of Supply Chain Transparency

Forced labor remains a global issue impacting trade. This episode explores recent regulations and legal cases targeting exploitative practices. We'll also discuss the growing role and leadership of women in international business. Main Points - The EU's new forced labor ban and increased enforcement efforts - Investigating supply chains is key to compliance with regulations - Market manipulation concerns in Canada's critical metals industry - A US court case challenging customs detention of Chinese solar panels - Shifting supply sources away from China's dominance in key materials - 1911 marked the first International Women's Day celebrations As trade globalizes, ensuring ethical sourcing and preventing human rights abuses are increasingly important. This podcast unpacks challenges and opportunities emerging at the intersection of trade, labor and gender issues. Staying informed on compliance developments helps build a fairer international marketplace. 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.