Wiley International Trade Podcast

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  1. Never Tariffied: Sanctions, Supply Chains, and Staying Ahead of the Curve

    12/17/2025

    Never Tariffied: Sanctions, Supply Chains, and Staying Ahead of the Curve

    In this episode of Never Tariffied, Matt Lapin sits down with Dr. Laura Louca from BLOMSTEIN Law in Berlin to unpack the evolving landscape of economic sanctions and export controls. From the growing alignment between U.S. and EU trade policies to the ripple effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's tightening re-export rules, they explore how global supply chains are being reshaped, and what businesses can do to prepare. Additionally, Matt and Laura discuss enforcement trends, reputational risk, commercial applications, and why preparation is the best defense. Listen to gain expert guidance on navigating enforcement trends, strengthening compliance strategies, and building contractual safeguards that protect your business.

    33 min
  2. Never Tariffied: Friendship and Friction: Managing New Risks in U.S.–Canada Trade

    11/19/2025

    Never Tariffied: Friendship and Friction: Managing New Risks in U.S.–Canada Trade

    In this week's episode of Never Tariffied, Wiley's Tatiana Sainati and Matt Lapin are joined by Jessica Horwitz, Toronto-based partner at Bennett Jones LLP, to unpack the impact of new tariffs on U.S.-Canada supply chains, why some businesses were caught off guard, and strategies for dealing with these new risks. Together, they explore how companies are adapting through supply chain and customer diversification, smarter contracts, and risk-sharing strategies, while uncovering the silver lining: a push toward resilience and innovation in global trade. Will change continue to be the new normal for this decades-long trade partnership? Find out on the second installment of the Never Tariffied mini-series.

    30 min
  3. Never Tariffied: Trade Disputes Unpacked

    09/12/2025

    Never Tariffied: Trade Disputes Unpacked

    In the premiere episode of Never Tariffied, Wiley partner Tatiana Sainati and special counsel Matt Lapin tackle the trillion-dollar question: what can businesses actually do to help navigate the current unpredictable international trade environment? From shifting tariffs and regulatory shakeups to disrupted supply chains, they unpack how recent policy changes are part of broader global trends, why uncertainty has become the new normal, and how this new environment is impacting international business. Join the discussion to discover practical strategies for spotting and mitigating risks in commercial agreements and how to keep your business ready to tackle potential issues with international suppliers and customers.

    24 min
  4. Making Trade Inclusive for All Americans: A Conversation with Dr. Jan Yves Remy

    06/12/2024

    Making Trade Inclusive for All Americans: A Conversation with Dr. Jan Yves Remy

    Wiley International Trade partner Derick Holt interviews Dr. Jan Yves Remy, Director of the SShridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services / University of the West Indies . Dr. Remy discusses the trade, climate change, and gender challenges facing the Caribbean small island developing states (SIDS). She emphasizes the need for resilient and inclusive trade policies, and the importance of gender-specific provisions in trade agreements. She also highlights the role of the Caribbean Women in Trade Network in promoting gender-inclusive policies and advocates for addressing SIDS' unique challenges in international negotiations.

    39 min
  5. Making Trade Inclusive for All Americans: A Conversation with Michelle Trong Perrin-Steinberg of SAP

    06/12/2024

    Making Trade Inclusive for All Americans: A Conversation with Michelle Trong Perrin-Steinberg of SAP

    Wiley International Trade partner Derick Holt sits down with Michelle Trong Perrin-Steinberg, SAP's Chief Export Controls/Sanctions Legal Counsel for North and South America, to discuss the recent changes in export regulations and their impact on global trade, the alignment of SAP's functional teams such as the cloud business group and international trade regulations, and how to balance the priorities of enabling business and managing risk. Michelle also discusses her background and expertise in ensuring compliance with trade laws, and how working in higher education shaped her career going forward.

    34 min
  6. Making Trade Inclusive for All Americans: A Conversation with AAEI's Eugene Laney Jr., Ph.D.

    12/18/2023

    Making Trade Inclusive for All Americans: A Conversation with AAEI's Eugene Laney Jr., Ph.D.

    Wiley International Trade partner Derick Holt sits down with Dr. Eugene Laney, Jr., the President and CEO of the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI), and covers topics such as the role of AAEI in supporting U.S. exporters and importers; the impact of supply chain concerns; the Biden Administration's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in trade policy; and the significance of de minimis levels for e-commerce and small businesses. Dr. Laney also discusses the importance of market access and shares stories illustrating the positive outcomes of international trade for entrepreneurs.

    21 min
  7. Making Trade Inclusive for All Americans: A Conversation with Nicole Breland Aandahl

    12/18/2023

    Making Trade Inclusive for All Americans: A Conversation with Nicole Breland Aandahl

    Wiley International Trade Partner Derick Holt is joined in this episode by Nicole Breland Aandahl, SVP for People and Culture at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Listen in as Derick and Nicole discuss intersectionality between trade policy, race, and making the benefits of trade available to all Americans. The pair discuss what Nicole learned from the collapse of the Soviet Union in trade policy, the impact and fairness of sanctions against Chinese entities, the effect of the rhetoric of export controls and sanctions and impact on domestic diaspora, necessity of diversity in the supply chain, the importance of prevalence of DEI initiatives in the workplace for both employees and senior leadership, and more.

    26 min
  8. USMCA in Review, with C.J. Mahoney, Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative

    09/07/2022

    USMCA in Review, with C.J. Mahoney, Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative

    On the second anniversary of the enactment of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Wiley partner Robert DeFrancesco is joined by C.J. Mahoney, former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, to look back on the achievement and explore the functionality of the USMCA up to the present day. Listen as Mahoney, lead negotiator of the agreement, highlights the bipartisan effort and support behind the USMCA's success, in this episode as part of Wiley's 2022 International Trade Series. Mahoney also reflects on key provisions regarding forced labor, digital trade, and other issues, and discusses the agreement's future and the six-year review required in 2026.

    31 min
  9. Freedom Fund: Looking Towards a Financial NATO

    06/15/2022

    Freedom Fund: Looking Towards a Financial NATO

    Wiley of counsel Adam M. Teslik is joined by Matthew C. Klein, Jordan Schneider, and Dr. David Talbot, authors of Foreign Policy article "Only a Financial NATO Can Win the Economic War," to take a closer look at the issues facing the international economic order today and their pitch for a "Freedom Fund" to respond to threats and sustain constructive international trade and economic relations. What would this proposed alliance look like and what are its potential benefits? What role would it play in responding to developments such as China's emergence as a global power and Russia's invasion of Ukraine? What does it mean for the future of globalization? Listen as we discuss these questions and more on this episode as part of Wiley's 2022 International Trade Series.

    32 min
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