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Trade by the Numbers: What the Data Really Says About Trade

Hosts: Andy Shiles & Lalo Solorzano

Guest: Ken Roberts, Founder of WorldCity

Published: January 2026

Length: ~44 minutes

Presented by: Global Training Center

📊 Episode Summary

As we kick off 2026, Andy and Lalo sit down with Ken Roberts, one of the most respected voices in global trade data and the founder of WorldCity, to cut through the noise and look at what the numbers actually say about U.S. trade.

This episode is a masterclass in data-driven trade storytelling. Ken walks listeners through the biggest shifts in global trade flows, explaining how U.S. trade relationships with Mexico…

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