Rethinking Global Trade from the South Up
Rethinking Global Trade from the South Up  
Podcast: The So What from BCG
Published On: Wed Apr 23 2025
Description: The Global South isn’t standing still as tariffs and uncertainty roil financial markets and business plans. Aparna Bharadwaj, leader of BCG’s Global Advantage practice, explains how these nations are forming smart partnerships and moving from low-cost production to innovation-powered impact. Learn More: Aparna Bharadwaj: https://on.bcg.com/4cIKW3V In a Multipolar World, the Global South Finds Its Moment: https://on.bcg.com/42UhQLnBCG on Emerging Markets: https://on.bcg.com/4cMJ9e4BCG's Center for Geopolitics: https://on.bcg.com/3EA5A9A[00:00] Aparna's 'So What'[02:18] The Global South From Its Own Perspective[04:12] Common Themes In The Global South[07:43] Climate And Sustainability[08:47] How Countries Are Navigating Their Own Paths[11:08] China's Role In The Global South[13:28] How Leaders In The Global North Can Flip The Narrative[14:53] Emerging Industries In The Global South[17:15] The Global South Is A Positive Story[18:31] The Future Of Global Commerce[20:21] Advice To Leaders In The Global South[21:26] The 'Now What'This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp