The data tells a different story about global trade than what you read in the headlines. In this episode, I sit down with Evan Smith, CEO of Altana, who leverages AI and supply chain data to see what's really happening in global trade. 

We explore how "Globalization 2.0" is reshaping world trade, why Russia's economy survived sanctions (contrary to expert predictions), and the surprising role of middlemen in making supply chains more opaque. Evan shares fascinating data about China's evolution from cheap labor hub to automation leader, and why many assumptions about reshoring and friend-shoring don't match reality. We also dig into how AI is transforming global commerce and why transparency could upend traditional trading patterns.

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This is a must-listen for anyone trying to understand where global trade is really headed - not where pundits claim it's going. Check out my conversation with Evan to get beyond the headlines and see what the data actually tells us about the future of globalization.

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You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Evan Smith on LinkedIn.