Trade Splaining

The Trade War Heats Up, China’s Biotech Rise & Switzerland’s Beaver Problem


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Episode 75: Tariffs, Work From Home & Beaver Hunting?

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Tradesplaining, Rob and Ardi tackle tariffs, Gen Z’s middle management crisis, and the work-from-home debate. As Trump’s economic policies continue reshaping global trade, we look at the real-world impact of escalating tariffs, Canada and Mexico’s shifting strategies, and how businesses are struggling to adapt.

Plus, we dive into:

✅ The collapse of the $80B diamond market – Are diamonds not forever?
✅ Jamie Dimon vs. Work From Home – Why America’s biggest bank CEO really doesn’t believe you work on Fridays
✅ Gen Z’s "Middle Management Revolt" – Why young professionals are rejecting promotions
✅ China’s Biotech Boom – The next frontier in U.S.-China competition
✅ Switzerland's Legalization of...Beaver Hunting?! – Yes, this is a real story.

All this, plus a deep dive into the latest global trade shifts, economic uncertainty, and what it means for businesses, workers, and everyday consumers.

What’s Inside This Episode?

💰 Tariff Wars 2.0 – The U.S. is escalating trade restrictions at breakneck speed. We analyze:

👉 How tariffs on Canada, Mexico & China are upending supply chains
👉 The U.K.’s balancing act between Washington and Brussels
👉 What Trump’s “reciprocal tariff” plan could mean for global trade

🏡 Work From Home Under Fire – Are remote workers actually working on Fridays?

👉 Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan doesn’t think so, and his latest comments are sparking a new work-from-home war.
👉 Is there a growing divide between remote workers and office culture?

👔 Gen Z’s Rejection of Middle Management – A shocking new study says:

👉 50% of Gen Z white-collar workers don’t ever want to be middle managers
👉 Many view it as "high stress, low reward" – are they wrong?
👉 What does this mean for the future of leadership & corporate structures?

💎 The Diamond Market Crash – Why the $80B diamond industry is imploding post-COVID.

👉 De Beers is struggling – is this the end of an era?
👉 Are lab-grown diamonds taking over?

💊 China’s Biotech Boom – China now produces 30% of the world’s new drug patents, up from 5% just a decade ago.

👉 Can U.S. tariffs slow China’s rise in pharmaceuticals?
👉 Is biotech the next big U.S.-China trade war battleground?

🇨🇭 Switzerland News Roundup – Only in Switzerland…

👉 Legalizing Cannabis – but is Switzerland ready for a nationwide rollout?
👉 Legalizing Beaver Hunting?! – Yes, really. It’s happening.

🎙️ And, of course, plenty of listener feedback, jokes, and the best trade analysis that won’t put you to sleep!

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Trade SplainingBy Ardian Mollabeqiri & Robert Skidmore

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