Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how our relationship with Indonesia, and the new election, is good leverage for the U.S. in its trade negotiations with China.

Leo Haviland joins Jim Blasingame to report that the global economy is doing well, but is not robust, with certain elements that are holding it back, like trade negotiations with China, oil prices, debt and other factors.

Leo Haviland joins Jim Blasingame to report that while the global economy is not robust, there is no indication that a negative growth period is in the near future.

Tony Uphoff joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that several of the national sourcing trends to watch this year include steel, printed circuit boards, and plastic bottle and cardboard products.

Tony Uphoff joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how the global economy could expand for years if we can get mutually beneficial trade deals in place, especially in China, the E.U., and Canada and Mexico.

Greg Kozera joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why manufacturers are building plants nearer the energy source, which is one reason more U.S. companies are onshoring more jobs from other countries.

Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report on the current state of trade negotiations with China, North America and Europe, and progress so far for each one.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to report on his take on the global condition, which he gives more of a “thumbs up”, plus why Trump will not only run for re-election, but will win.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to report on his experience traveling the globe helping people solve problems, and his conclusion that the greatest overarching implication to watch today is the rise of China.

Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the unprecedented growth that the US economy could experience by accomplishing an effective trade deal with China.