Simply Trade [News]: Trade Wars or Trade Deals? Perspectives on Tariffs, Controls on Weapons Exports

In this episode of Simply Trade, hosts Annik, Lalo, and Andy discuss recent news articles related to international trade topics like changes in parcel shipping costs, proposed restrictions on civilian gun exports, potential US tariffs, and more. Changing Landscape of Parcel Shipping Discrepancies in FedEx and UPS pricing and services. Global Training Center's Lalo shares how they consolidated shipping carriers to lower costs when shipping textbooks. Andy provides tips for businesses to consider when choosing a carrier like delivery locations, tracking capabilities, and volume discounts. Proposed Restrictions on Civilian Gun Exports The Biden administration wants to increase oversight of semi-automatic firearm exports. The hosts discuss scenarios around ensuring exported guns don't end up with criminal groups. Lalo and Andy provide perspectives but acknowledge the complexity with no simple solutions. Potential 10% US Tariff Plan An article examines impacts if Trump's proposed tariffs were implemented, like higher consumer costs and retaliation. Andy believes it's a negotiating tactic and reaffirms the need for fair trade deals. Lalo worries about impacts to Free Trade Agreements and jobs along the US-Mexico border if tariffs disrupt supply chains. Find on on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyTradePod  Enjoy the show! 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.