Thriving in today’s fragile global trade system with Dr Jeff Wilson, Ai Group’s Director, Research and Economics

James speaks with Dr Jeffrey Wilson, Director of Research and Economics at Australian Industry Group, to find out what’s happening in the world of global trade and what it means for Australian businesses.

Covering a host of issues, James and Jeff discuss:

• How economists view global trade and how the rules-based system is changing
• The fundamentals to re-shoring and near-shoring by countries everywhere
• The importance of identifying where value is created in global supply chains
• The importance of understanding geo-politics when designing international and global supply chains
• The China+1 strategy and the reality of de-coupling Australia from China  
• The role of ‘carbon miles’ in transport and logistics
• ‘Carbon tariffs’ (CBAMs) around the world and the growing importance of carbon accounting for businesses everywhere
• Th economists view of ongoing issues such as port operations, the cost of transport, the pandemic, and global inflation pressures
• And much more.

Dr. Jeff Wilson is Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)'s Director of Research and Economics. With a broad range of skills and knowledge Jeff has particular expertise in Australia's trade and investment with Asia. Jeff has contributed to Commonwealth and state economic strategy development with Indo-Pacific partners over many years, and has been actively involved in industry development programs for the critical minerals, batteries and defence sectors. 

Jeff lives in Perth, Western Australia.