Simply Trade [News]; Why Apple and Dell are Sweating Over India’s New Tech Trade Mandate

Hosts, Annik, Andy, and Lalo, take a look into international trade, discussing the ongoing tension with China, India's new license mandate, and a recent USCMA grievance new to the industry.

Key Points Discussed

• American chip manufacturers like Micron and Intel experiencing difficulties with their operations in China due to China's ban on purchasing their products, seen as a retaliation against the US's prohibition on importing complex chips with AI.

• The US Trade Representative is advocating for better trade relations with China by opening up dialogues and biannual meetings starting from 2024, aiming to mitigate some ongoing trade disputes.

• Recent concerns flagged by the US Trade Chief regarding India's licensing mandate for the import of laptops and tablets, impacting global tech firms, particularly Apple and Dell.

• Hosts discuss the Mexican cargo airline accused of labor violations under USMCA. The airline allegedly didn't allow pilots to unionize or organize, which prompted the US to raise the issue to address labor disputes.

• They also discuss the number of free trade agreements, mentioning that the United States is a party to 14 comprehensive free trade agreements with 20 countries.

This episode shines a light on the ever-changing landscape of international trade policies and issues, highlighting the intricacies of dealing with dominant trading countries like China and India, labor issues under trade agreements like USMCA, and the ongoing discussions around global trade agreements. It emphasizes the importance of staying informed and engaged in shaping global trade.

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/

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