Barriers and Benefits: Global Trade and Climate

05/06/2024 44 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7

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Episode Synopsis

What role do trade barriers play when it comes to clean technologies and climate solutions?
In this episode, we delve into the recent surge in trade barriers that are reshaping the global market for electric vehicles and other clean technologies. From the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act to the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, we explore the origins of these policies, their impact on global manufacturing and job creation, and how companies are navigating this new trade environment.
Join us as we discuss the wider implications for businesses, the challenges to free trade, and what these shifts mean for individuals and our collective climate goals. Don't miss this insightful exploration of how trade policies are influencing the push towards a greener economy.
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