Circus AND Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade with Kate Foronda
”Circus & Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade” is a podcast hosted by Kate Foronda, a businesswoman, serial entrepreneur, and educator with over 20 years of industry experience. Kate delves into the structured systems and unpredictable challenges of international business, sharing compelling stories of market triumphs and setbacks. Each episode offers valuable insights, real-life experiences, and practical strategies to help listeners navigate the complexities of global commerce. Whether mastering the order (the ‘Circuit’) or adapting to unpredictability (the ‘Circus’), this podcast is educational, engaging, and free.
Circus AND Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade with Kate Foronda
Episode 7: Sanctions in Motion: The Unseen Battles of Global Trade
Sanctions are powerful tools — but they are often invisible to the public eye.
In the episode 7 of Circus & Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade, Kate Foronda takes you behind the scenes of how sanctions shape global markets, disrupt supply chains, and impact both nations and everyday people.
Kate will break down:
- What sanctions are and who enforces them.
- How sanctions have played out in real-world cases — from Russia’s dark fleet oil tankers to Venezuela’s black-market oil sales, to the U.S.-China tech war.
- Why sanctions often hit small countries and private businesses harder than intended.
- The future of sanctions — with AI, crypto, and new global alliances changing the game.
Whether you’re a trader, business owner, policymaker, or simply curious about how politics drives business, this is a must-listen to understand the hidden forces shaping today’s global economy.
If you want to hear more about sanctions, or if you have a question or feedback, connect with Kate on LinkedIn or via her website foronda.us.
Stay informed. Stay sharp. The real stories are often the ones you don’t see in the headlines.
@ Katsiaryna (Kate) Foronda
Tune in now to discover what’s ahead in the Circus & Circuit of global trade!