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In this conversation, Peter S. Goodman, the global economic correspondent for The New York Times, discusses his unexpected journey into writing about supply chains, the impact of globalization, and the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

He explores the concepts of just-in-time and lean inventory, the role of the World Trade Organization, and the future of manufacturing and consumer awareness in a changing global landscape. The discussion also touches on the effects of climate change on global trade, particularly through the lens of the Panama Canal.

Goodman explains the complexities of global shipping, the impact of tariffs on American manufacturing, and the emerging role of India in the global supply chain. He highlights the challenges posed by current trade policies and the shift towards nearshoring and onshoring as companies seek to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

The discussion also touches on the interconnectedness of supply chains and the ripple effects of disruptions in one area affecting many others.
About Peter S. Goodman:
Peter S. Goodman is the global economic correspondent for The New York Times, based in New York. He appears regularly on The Daily podcast and major broadcast outlets like CBS News, CNN, the BBC, and MSNBC.

He was previously the Executive Global News and Business Editor of the Huffington Post, where he oversaw award-winning investigative, international, business, and technology reporting.

Goodman began his career as a feature writer in Japan before freelancing from Southeast Asia, based first in Manila and then in Jakarta. His first full-time newsroom job was in Alaska as a reporter at the Anchorage Daily News. He has reported from over 40 countries, including stints in conflict zones such as Iraq, Cambodia, Sudan, and East Timor.

Goodman is the author of three books, most recently HOW THE WORLD RAN OUT OF EVERYTHING: Inside the Global Supply Chain (HarperCollins 2024).