The Tom Fraser Podcast

The Tom Fraser Podcast focuses on making sense of the United States' rapidly evolving tariff policy and what it means for US-Southeast Asia trade and investment. Through interviews with business and government leaders in the US and Southeast Asia, Fraser strives to help listeners understand the practical implications of how tariff policy impacts trade, investment and business.

The Tom Fraser Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Thomas L. Fraser, with 67 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Thomas L. Fraser hosts The Tom Fraser Podcast, a business show with 67 episodes published.

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  Trump's Southeast Asia Tariff Announcements with Marc Mealy

  Aug 14, 202544 minS0

  <p>WASHINGTON – In this episode, Thomas Fraser talks with Marc Mealy about the Trump Administration’s recently announced tariffs for countries in Southeast Asia.  Mealy observes that reciprocal and sectoral tariffs will impact different industries and countries in Southeast Asia in very different ways.  Additionally, rules of origin and transshipment rules will create new supply chain complexities.  Mealy discusses the business opportunities and the challenges the Trump Administration’s tariff policies create for companies doing business in this fast-growing part of the world.</p><p>Mealy is Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer of the US-ASEAN Business Council.</p><p>To lear...

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  Tariff Policy and Process: Ed Gresser of the Public Policy Institute on The Trump Administration's Approach to Making Trade and Tariff Policy

  Jun 26, 202534 minS0

  <p>WASHINGTON – In this episode, Thomas Fraser talks with Ed Gresser about the Trump Administration’s approach to making tariff policy. Gresser observes that trade negotiations and tariff policy have been a highly collaborative process involving the White House, Congress and multiple federal agencies.  Trade agreements have typically taken years to negotiate and implement.  Now, the Trump Administration is much more deal focused, seeking quick results.  Gresser discusses the types of trade deals being negotiated and what might come next.</p><p>Gresser is Vice President and Director for Trade and Global Markets at the Progressive Policy Institute. During the first T...

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  Southeast Asia's Surprisingly Big Market: A Conversation with John Goyer, Executive Director for Southeast Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Segment 2

  Feb 6, 202516 minS0

  <p>WASHINGTON – In Episode #36 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with John Goyer about the surprisingly large amount of business U.S. companies do in Southeast Asia.  The economies of Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and other countries in Southeast Asia have been growing quickly in recent years.  With this rapid economic growth has come an increasing demand for sophisticated U.S. good and services.  In 2022, U.S. companies had sales of $960 billion in Southeast Asia.</p><p>In this episode, Goyer, the Executive Director for Southeast Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, takes a deep dive into...

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  Southeast Asia's Surprisingly Big Market: A Conversation with John Goyer, Executive Director for Southeast Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Segment 1

  Feb 6, 202515 minS0

  <p>WASHINGTON – In Episode #36 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with John Goyer about the surprisingly large amount of business U.S. companies do in Southeast Asia.  The economies of Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and other countries in Southeast Asia have been growing quickly in recent years.  With this rapid economic growth has come an increasing demand for sophisticated U.S. good and services.  In 2022, U.S. companies had sales of $960 billion in Southeast Asia.</p><p>In this episode, Goyer, the Executive Director for Southeast Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, takes a deep dive into...

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  Indonesia's Changing Place in the World: A Conversation with Gita Wirjawan, Indonesia's Minister of Trade, 2011-2014, Segment 2

  Nov 23, 202217 minS0

  <p>NEW YORK – In Episode #35 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Gita Wirjawan about Indonesia’s changing place in the world.  The economy of Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, has been growing quickly in recent years.  Rapid economic growth has been accompanied by a more influential presence on the global stage.  Wirjawan, a successful business leader, educator and Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia (2011-2014), has a unique perspective on Indonesia’s growth and development.</p><p>Indonesia recently hosted the Group of 20 Summit of world leaders in Bali.  This was the first time I...

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