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Under The Hood: A Toyota Policy Driver’s PodcastWhat Do the Election Results in Europe, India and Mexico Mean for the U.S. Presidential Race?2024 is a pivotal year for global democracy with 65 countries representing nearly half the world's population holding national elections. The stakes have never been higher.In our latest Under the Hood podcast episode, Leila Aridi Afas, Toyota’s Director of Global Public Policy, dives into the impact of election results in Europe, India and Mexico and their potential influence on U.S. politics as we gear up for our own presidential election.Don't miss this riveting episode on how these critical moments will shape our fu...2024-06-1311 min
Toyota Talks - GlobalWill coping with COVID defy how we view deficits?Guests: Jason Furman, professor at Harvard University; former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors under President Obama Steve Moore, senior economic advisor to President Trump; distinguished fellow at the Heritage FoundationThe Coronavirus pandemic has forced economies around the globe to practically shut down overnight. Congress worked at warp speed to pass $2.7 trillion in aid to prevent the economy from collapsing, but there's still no clear end in sight to the spread of the virus. The deficit was $1 trillion before the crisis even began, how much higher can it go befo...2020-05-0516 min
Under The Hood: A Toyota Policy Driver’s PodcastDrive Time Talks -- Get in Gear for 2019!Welcome to Drive Time Talks, a podcast series designed exclusively for you, the 8,000 team members driving policy decisions for Toyota.Get in gear for our first podcast of 2019: Toyota’s D.C. lobbyists walk the Halls of Congress on swearing in day to share the Toyota story with nearly 100 Members of Congress.The impact from the U.S. partial government shutdown: Toyota consultant Bob Russell of the Simmons & Russell Group provides an inside look on efforts from both sides to find a resolution, and the impact on policies important to Toyota.What...2019-01-2409 min
Under The Hood: A Toyota Policy Driver’s PodcastDrive Time Talks 2018 Year End Podcast -- The Road AheadWelcome to Drive Time Talks, a podcast series designed exclusively for you, the 8,000 team members driving policy decisions for Toyota.Buckle up for this final podcast of the year and get up to speed on what to expect in 2019! Who are the history-makers of the New 116th Congress? What’s next for NAFTA 2.0? Get the inside scoop on Capitol Hill from Toyota consultant Mary Beth Stanton of Invariant.How is the growing demand for trucks and SUVs impacting Toyota and what’s the industry’s reaction to GM and Ford’s recent announcements? Kimball Lewi...2018-12-1410 minToyota Talks - GlobalWhat in the World Happened in 2018?2018 was a turbulent year for trade across the globe. From recent elections in Mexico and Brazil to Brexit and beyond, what happened over the past year and what does it mean for Toyota? As we approach 2019, how will the U.S.-China trade war play out and what should we expect from U.S.-Japan trade talks? In this episode, Donna Rhudy, star of the Drive Time Talks podcast, takes over the mic to interview Leila Aridi Afas about these hot topics.Donna and Leila will look in the rear view mirror to explain key events in 2018. They...2018-12-1314 min
Under The Hood: A Toyota Policy Driver’s PodcastDrive Time Talks: The New NAFTA -- A Special Report on the USMCAFasten your seat belt for this special episode of Drive Time Talks: The New NAFTA. Take 5 minutes to get up to speed on the recently announced U.S.- Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA) with Toyota's Director of International Public Policy Leila Aridi Afas. What does this new trade deal mean to Toyota? What should we expect to see from significant changes like the Rules of Origin increase to 75% North American made content and whether current import tax on steel and aluminum are affected? And what does this mean for the Section 232 investigation on auto imports and why the threat...2018-10-0306 minToyota Talks - GlobalWhat is the true value of trade?The United States, Mexico and Canada just agreed to a new deal to replace NAFTA days after Presidents Trump and Moon signed a modified South Korea-US trade pact (KORUS). Meanwhile, the U.S. and Japan agreed to enter trade talks and the U.S. and European Union stepped up their dialogue on trade. The elephant in the trade arena continues to be the escalating tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and China, which seems to have no end in sight. With this intense focus on trade it’s worth taking a pause to consider if these disputes as serious as th...2018-10-0314 minToyota Talks - GlobalDoes "America First" put China last?During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to put “America First.” As President, he has translated that rhetoric into policy. The Administration has imposed tariffs on solar panels, washing machines, and most recently, steel and aluminum. But the biggest move may be next. The President is expected to announce actions based on an investigation of China's trade practices. As U.S. trade policy becomes increasingly protectionist, how would Beijing respond to aggressive trade actions by the United States? Could retaliation by China escalate into a trade war? In this episode, we will explore potential U.S. trade actions against China, how...2018-03-1915 minToyota Talks - GlobalCan we live with a nuclear North Korea?On November 3rd, President Trump will depart for a 12-day trip to Asia with stops in Japan, South Korea and China. Addressing Kim Jong-un’s advanced nuclear and missile weapons tests will be the top priority. Despite eleven years of sanctions, North Korea has defiantly pursued its nuclear ambitions and it is now at the stage of fine-tuning weapons and developing long-range delivery systems. Can the international community prevent this from happening or will the world have to learn to live with a nuclear North Korea, as was the case with Russia? Security is the greatest concern, but what are th...2017-11-0216 min
Toyota Talks - GlobalWhy Brazil isn't for beginners?After years of market-oriented reforms and rapid economic growth, Brazil is facing an unprecedented corruption scandal that led to the impeachment of former President Dilma Rousseff and corruption charges against current President Michel Temer. How did this crisis emerge in Latin America’s largest economy and how are Brazil’s institutions responding? In this episode, we’ll learn what lies ahead for Brazil and how Toyota can manage turbulence in the country where it launched full-scale overseas production in 1958. 2017-06-2708 min
Toyota Talks - GlobalWhy should we care about NAFTA?More than 23 years after it became law, the North American Free Trade Agreement is in the spotlight. President Trump declared his intent to renegotiate NAFTA and with Wilbur Ross recently confirmed as Secretary of Commerce, those efforts may move forward quickly. But what does the trade deal do and is it really that important? In this episode, an outside expert describes NAFTA's impact on the auto industry and Toyota executives describe its impact on our operations.2017-03-0813 minToyota Talks - GlobalAre We Reaching the End of Globalization?In our first episode of Toyota Talks – Global, David Rothkopf explains the seismic shifts we’re experiencing around the world – from politics to economics - and the factors influencing them.
He provides a glimpse into a hyper integrated future and begins to answer the $64,000 question: How can governments and companies such as Toyota harness the powerful opportunities that exist for the taking?
We may not be reaching the end of globalization, but we are headed towards a watershed moment. Buckle up, it’s going to be quite a ride!
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