Talking Trade
Talking Trade is a podcast produced by WisBusiness.com and hosted by Ken Wasylik, managing director, E.M Wasylik Associates, and Sandi Siegel, president and managing director, M.E. Dey & Co. The show features interviews with experts on trade policy, supply chains, economic trends and much more.
Episodes
122 episodes
Talking Trade Ep. 122 - Rachel Ziemba, Ziemba Insights
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Rachel Ziemba of Ziemba Insights says a recent state meeting between President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping “may not give as much certainty to business” as the leaders may hope.&n...
Talking Trade Ep. 121 - Brian Dranzik, Milwaukee Mitchell Intl. Airport, and Jack Rabenn, Crow Holdings
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” partners in the new $80 million cargo terminal at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport say the project will bring more airborne economic activity to Wisconsin. The podcast features an in...
Talking Trade Ep. 120 - Dean Haen, Port of Green Bay
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Port of Green Bay Director Dean Haen says shipping totals through the northeastern Wisconsin port are ahead of last year, despite the “complete disruption” of commerce in the spring. Heavy s...
Talking Trade Ep. 119 - Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Doug Rebout of the Wisconsin Soybean Association discusses the impact of tariffs and the Iran war on U.S. soybean farmers. Rebout, who’s also chair of the DATCP board and partner of Roger Re...
Talking Trade Ep. 118 - Sandi Siegel, M.E. Dey & Co.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” M.E. Dey & Co. CEO Sandi Siegel says the process for refunding tariffs has been “a little messy” but continues apace with more than half of the $166 billion total already returned to importers...
Talking Trade Ep. 117 - Brett Ewer, Michael Best Strategies
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features a discussion on tariff developments with Brett Ewer, a principal with Michael Best Strategies. Ewer says the earlier International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs enacted by the a...
Talking Trade Ep. 116 - Alex Wolf, JP Morgan Private Bank
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Alex Wolf of JP Morgan Private Bank says global supply chains are adapting to persistent shocks. Wolf, the bank’s global head of macro and fixed income strategies, discusses the ripple...
Talking Trade Ep. 115 - Jason Turner, Great Lakes Advisors
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Great Lakes Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Jason Turner says trade disruptions in the Middle East are creating opportunities for exporters elsewhere. Turner notes the conflict wi...
Talking Trade Ep. 114 - UW-Madison Prof. John Pevehouse
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” UW-Madison Prof. John Pevehouse says the ongoing conflict in Iran is affecting more than oil markets, as the key trade route in the region is being used as a bargaining chip. The interview w...
Talking Trade Ep. 113 - Sarah Helton, Michael Best Strategies
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton says uncertainty persists after the recent U.S. Supreme Court tariffs decision. “It’s nice that we have clarity around where the Sup...
Talking Trade Ep. 112 - Susan Meyer, Norwegian honorary consul for Illinois and Wisconsin
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” is with Susan Meyer, Norwegian honorary consul for Illinois and Wisconsin. Meyer, who’s also a partner at the law firm UB Greensfelder in Chicago, discusses the ties between Nordic countri...
Talking Trade Ep. 111 - John Min, Monex USA
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Monex USA Chief Economist John Min says tariffs are driving up prices on imported goods, contributing to inflation. “If it wasn’t for tariffs, I think we may be close to 2%, which is o...
Talking Trade Ep. 110 - John Gatto, Transatlantic Strategy Group
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” John Gatto of Transatlantic Strategy Group says “decades-overdue” German defense spending creates new opportunities for U.S. businesses. Gatto is the founder and managing director of t...
Talking Trade Ep. 109 - Sarah Helton, Michael Best Strategies
The Talking Trade hosts, Sandi Siegel and Ken Wasylik, talk with Sarah Helton, Government Procurement and Trade group leader for Michael Best Strategies about the Trump administration's evolving tariff policies.Sponsored by the Wisconsi...
Talking Trade Ep. 108 - Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features Wisconsin Soybean Association President Doug Rebout on how U.S. tariffs impact the country’s soybean farmers.Rebout, who also serves as the chair of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculuture,...
Talking Trade Ep. 107 - John Pournoor, Government Analytics
Talking Trade hosts, Sandi Siegel and Ken Wasylik discuss the overall impact of global trading and trade's role in U.S. markets with Government Analytics CEO John Pournoor.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Center on Manufacturing and Pro...
Talking Trade Ep. 106 - Laura Baughman, Trade Partnership Worldwide
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features Laura Baughman, senior fellow with Trade Partnership Worldwide, on evolving U.S. trade policy. Baughman, who has worked with a variety of American businesses spanning multiple sec...
Talking Trade Ep. 105 - Kurt Bauer, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce President and CEO Kurt Bauer emphasizes the state’s reliance on foreign markets for exported goods amid tariff-related uncertainty. Bauer highlights th...
Talking Trade Ep. 104 - Sandi Siegel, ME Dey & Co.
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features Sandi Siegel, president and managing director of ME Dey & Co., a Milwaukee-based customs broker. Siegel, typically one of the show’s co-hosts, is interviewed by fellow host Ken Wasy...
Talking Trade Ep. 103 - Jack Rabenn, vice president of the Industrial Group at Crow Holdings
In the latest episode of Talking Trade, Crow Holdings Industrial Vice President Jack Rabenn says a new air cargo facility set to open in Milwaukee will provide an alternative to the delays and congestion importers and exporters currently ...
Talking Trade Ep. 102 - Richard Hyde, British consul general in Chicago
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” British Consul General in Chicago Richard Hyde says the new trade deal between the United States and United Kingdom includes key provisions on agriculture that will benefit both countries.
Talking Trade Ep. 101 - Prof. Denis Leclerc, Thunderbird School of Global Management
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Prof. Denis Leclerc of the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University shares insights on negotiating international trade deals. Leclerc, who teaches cross-cult...
Talking Trade Ep. 100 - Chris Wojtowicz, Wisconsin Small Business Development Center
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Chris Wojtowicz of the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center discusses the latest developments in federal tariff policy. Wojtowicz, an international trade consultant and chairman of th...
Talking Trade Ep. 99 - Jane Dauffenbach, Aquarius Systems
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Aquarius Systems President Jane Dauffenbach discusses how tariffs are impacting the North Prairie company. The business makes various machinery fo...
Talking Trade Ep. 98 - Sarah Helton, Michael Best Strategies
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton offers an update on the latest tariff developments. Helton, the practice group chair for government and trade for the advisory firm, said t...