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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we give our first reactions to the reelection of Donald Trump and speculate about what trade and economic policy will look like in the next administration.

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The Return of Tariff Man

The Trade Guys

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we give our first reactions to the reelection of Donald Trump and speculate about what trade and economic policy will look like in the next administration.

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For Every Move, A Countermove: An EU Trade War and the Impacts of Tariffs on the U.S. 25:44

6 days ago25:44

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we talk through the latest developments around the Trump administration's application of tariffs on the European Union. We also look at the impacts of the tariffs on the U.S., with a particular focus on the auto industry. Want to build your knowledge of American trade policy and politics by learning from top experts? Join the Trade Guys for a 1.5-day hybrid course on May 8-9. Learn more and sign up here: Crash Course: Trade Policy with the Trade Guys…

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Scholl Chair Phil Luck and the Trade Guys Provide a Tariff Update 21:54

13 days ago21:54

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The Trade Guys are joined by the new Scholl Chair in International Business, Dr. Philip Luck, to provide an update on tariffs on Canada and Mexico and to discuss the Mar-a-lago Accords.

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What is up with the Tariff Man: A Pause for Tariffs on Canada and Mexico 29:25

20 days ago29:25

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss the updates to tariffs on Canada and Mexico, bills in Congress aiming to limit presidential authority, and the trade deficit.

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Chinese Shipbuilding and a Trump Tariff Roundup 20:50

26 days ago20:50

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss USTR's Section 301 investigation of China's shipbuilding sector. We also go through several recent executive orders and directives related to tariffs and investment.

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The European Regulation Landscape and the EU-U.S. Relationship 27:28

5 weeks ago27:28

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we talk through the crossroads that Europe has reached vis-à-vis its regulatory approaches and relationship with the United States.

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Trump's Trade Policy in Context: A Conversation with Doug Irwin 33:39

6 weeks ago33:39

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott are joined by special guest Doug Irwin, the John French Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College and a leading trade policy expert.

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The Tariff Man Strikes Again 28:39

7 weeks ago28:39

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we will talk about the announced but ultimately delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, along with the tariffs on China.

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The Colombia Kerfuffle, Trade Remedies, and EU Deregulation 25:40

8 weeks ago25:40

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss the trade implications of President Trump's dispute with the president of Colombia. We also look at the potential for increased focus on trade remedies in the U.S. and a European shift towards deregulation.

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Trump's First Days and a U.S. FDI Boom 27:38

9 weeks ago27:38

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we run through the early trade actions of the new administration and what may come next. We also unpack the record-high U.S. share of global foreign direct investment (FDI).

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A Biden Trade Retrospective, Indonesia Joins BRICS, and AI Export Controls 33:39

10 weeks ago33:39

33:39

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we step back and assess the Biden administration's record on trade policy, including a preview of what may change under Trump. We also discuss Indonesia's ascension to full membership in BRICS and the latest export controls on AI GPUs.

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China's Shots Across the Bow, Nippon Steel Woes, and the H1-B Debate 31:58

11 weeks ago31:58

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we look at recent Chinese export controls on critical minerals and entity listings of U.S. companies. We also weigh in on President Biden's blocking of the Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel and the recent controversy surrounding H1-B visas.

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The Fate of the WTO, Useful Data on China Sanctions, and Space Export Controls 32:20

15 weeks ago32:20

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss what the incoming U.S. administration will mean for the future of the World Trade Organization. We also dive into a new study on “ The Rise of US Economic Sanctions on China” from the Peterson Institute for International Economics, as well as the relaxation of export controls on space-related technologies by BIS.…

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More Nominees, New Export Controls, and the Future of USMCA 26:58

16 weeks ago26:58

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we look at what we can learn from the full slate of economic cabinet nominees for the incoming administration. We also dive into new export controls from BIS, China's response to the controls, and how Trump's threats of tariffs on Canada and Mexico will play out.…

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Trump's Cabinet, Vietnam in the Crosshairs, and Chinese Retaliation 23:15

18 weeks ago23:15

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On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we comment on the current and potential nominees for trade-relevant cabinet positions. We then dig into why Vietnam will be a target for trade actions under the incoming administration and how China might respond to anticipated tariff hikes.

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The Return of Tariff Man 27:58

20 weeks ago27:58