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• UK Budget 2025: End of De Minimis, Pay-Per-Mile EV Tax & Britain’s Trump-Style Reindustrialisation

  Send us a textEpisode DescriptionThe UK just delivered its Autumn Budget 2025 – and it’s sending louder signals to global trade and geopolitics than most people realise.In this unscripted, coffee-accompanied episode, Justin Hayden Miller zooms out to explore the global trade and strategic implications of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcements – why the UK is rapidly becoming the world’s real-time economic laboratory, and what the rest of us should be watching for.Key global trade and policy signals discussed:“If you build here, Britain will back you” – the UK’s carrot version of Trump’s industrial-policy stickThe end of the £135 de minimis threshold: full customs duties and VAT on every imported parcel from March 2029 (yes, the same policy Trump is pushing in the US)Pay-per-mile road pricing for EVs from 2028 – and why it risks sending exactly the wrong green signalDefence spending heading to 2.6% of GDP by 2027 and Europe’s quiet pivot to a war economyPhasing out hotels for asylum seekers + the surprising question: will humanoid robots soon face immigration quotas?Why simultaneous reindustrialisation + export-led growth for every major economy is mathematically impossibleThis is not a budget line-item recap. It’s a strategic conversation about protectionism dressed in new clothes, the return of industrial policy, and the fast-changing intersection of trade, technology, and geopolitics.Essential listening for anyone involved in international supply chains, customs planning, EV strategy, geopolitical risk, or industrial policy – in any country.If you like the podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a rating. Also tell friends and colleagues about it so the podcast can grow. *Follow Justin on X: @JustinHaydenM or contact us by email at [email protected] Sign up to our newsletter. (We won't spam you and will remove your email on your request.) https://bit.ly/PrivilegedDiscussions *Disclaimer: This podcast is simply for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not in way constitute legal, business, financial or other advice whatsoever. Should you require advice then please seek such from an appropriately qualified professional, explaining your specific circumstances.

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• Elon Musk’s Birth Rate Crisis vs AI Revolution: Future of Global Trade & End of Corporations

  Send us a textCan Elon Musk be right about both of these at the same time?Collapsing birth rates are the biggest threat to civilisationAI + humanoid robots will make almost all human jobs obsolete in the next 10–20 yearsIf robots do all the work… why is he Elon Musk asking the world to have more babies? And what does this paradox mean for the future of corporations and global trade?- Elon Musk’s births and robot paradox - Global fertility collapse – the shocking numbers - Musk’s comments at the 2025 Saudi Investment Forum: “Work will be optional… money may become irrelevant”- Universal High Income and the real future problem - Mr Nelson’s 1980s prediction vs today’s self-checkout hell- Ronald Coase, zero transaction costs, and the coming death of the corporation - Electronic personhood for robots – the 2017 EU Parliament resolution - R2-D2- Could droids get bank accounts and become consumers? - Intra-firm trade and the blockchain future - The Tesla that does 0-100 mph in 2 seconds when the speed limit is 55 - What every company must do before the AI asteroid hits (McKinsey 2025) - Kodak, the East India Company… and the morning the multinational diesElon Musk | AI | Robotics | Optimus | Birth Rate Crisis | Fertility Collapse | Future of Work | Global Trade | Universal Basic Income | Transaction Costs | Corporate Death | Demographics | Automation | Tesla | Trade Policy | GeopoliticsHosted by Justin Hayden Miller – global trade advisor & strategist, former partner at a top-tier European law firm and former senior leader in Big-4 international trade and tax practices.If this episode made you think differently, please leave a quick 5-star rating — it’s the #1 way new listeners discover the show.Subscribe and stay ahead.If you like the podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a rating. Also tell friends and colleagues about it so the podcast can grow. *Follow Justin on X: @JustinHaydenM or contact us by email at [email protected] Sign up to our newsletter. (We won't spam you and will remove your email on your request.) https://bit.ly/PrivilegedDiscussions *Disclaimer: This podcast is simply for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not in way constitute legal, business, financial or other advice whatsoever. Should you require advice then please seek such from an appropriately qualified professional, explaining your specific circumstances.

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• US-China Shipping Standoff: IMO $10B Green Levy Blocked

  Send us a textIn October 2025, the International Maritime Organization's (IMO’s) Net-Zero Framework—designed to introduce carbon levies on high-emission fuels and raise up to $10 billion annually for developing nations—was delayed by a 57-49 vote until October 2026.This episode examines:• The U.S. role in blocking the measures and reported use of diplomatic leverage• Saudi Arabia’s contrasting approach with economic incentives• China’s $18 billion investment in alternative-fuel shipyards and its vote alongside the U.S.• The current state of green-fuel technologies: LNG leakage risks, hydrogen supply challenges, ammonia toxicity, and early-stage nuclear options• Indirect military dimensions: low-emission propulsion for naval stealth and endurance, e.g. the US Virginia class (SSN-774 class) nuclear submarine • The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its potential ripple effects on high-carbon supply chains• A parallel from France’s delayed Crit’Air vehicle-emission schemeThe episode also includes clips of an an interview discussion between me and shipping expert Simon Ward, in May 2025, which somewhat predicted US IMO involvement and the result, some 6 months before it happened!Keywords: US China trade, shipping standoff, IMO blocked, levy blocked 2025, US China shipping, IMO $10B, green levy blocked, carbon tax shippingI’ll deliver the closing address at ENSM’s conference “When Geopolitics Intrudes on Global Maritime Trade” on 20 November in Le Havre. Join in person or online—details below.ENSM Conference – 20 November, Le HavreRegister: https://lnkd.in/e8tueJZXContact: [email protected] Sources:• UNCTAD – 80% of trade by sea• IMO MEPC 82 – vote details• Reuters – U.S. diplomatic tactics• The New York Times – strong-arm reports• Climate Change News – Saudi incentives• Yale Climate Connections – cost projections• U.S. Navy – Virginia-class• BBC – AUKUS deal• Global Times (20 Oct 2025) – CSSC statement• China Briefing – retrofit investments• Truth Social – Trump quote• Connexion France – Crit’Air• European Commission – CBAM Email: [email protected]: @justinhaydenm #GlobalTrade #Maritime #Geopolitics #GreenShipping #ENSMA Privileged Discussions ProductionIf you like the podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a rating. Also tell friends and colleagues about it so the podcast can grow. *Follow Justin on X: @JustinHaydenM or contact us by email at [email protected] Sign up to our newsletter. (We won't spam you and will remove your email on your request.) https://bit.ly/PrivilegedDiscussions *Disclaimer: This podcast is simply for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not in way constitute legal, business, financial or other advice whatsoever. Should you require advice then please seek such from an appropriately qualified professional, explaining your specific circumstances.

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• AI's Impact on Global Trade: Boom, Bust, or Reshoring Revolution?

  Send us a textEpisode 14: AI Tsunami - Global Trade Boom or Bust?AI's Impact on International Trade: Boom or Deglobalization?Host Justin Hayden Miller, global trade lawyer at a top European law firm, analyzes AI's dual impact on global trade. Will it boost efficiency and growth, or drive localization and self-sufficiency? Insights from historical AI milestones, 2025 trade forecasts, and quantum computing trends for European policymakers.Tailored for senior executives, policymakers, trade professionals and those interested in geopolitics. Keywords: AI impact, international trade 2025, globalization deglobalization, AI supply chain optimization, 3D printing robotics, onshoring reshoring, WTO AI projections, Deloitte Tech Trends 2025, UNCTAD trade uncertainties, how AI affects global supply chains, quantum computing trade.Meta Description: Explore AI's impact on global trade in 2025. Boom or bust? Insights for executives on globalization, 3D printing & more. Episode Highlights:AI Boosting Trade: Optimizes logistics, predictive chains, tokenized docs, and customs. UNCTAD: Trade uncertainties cost developing countries billions—AI mitigates risks.AI Driving Localization: Accelerates robotics and 3D printing, eroding offshoring. Bamboo Lab's PrintMon Maker enables text-to-3D; market to hit $88B by 2030.Adoption Speed: Deep Blue (1997) vs. ChatGPT (100M users in months); beats 50-year video tech lag.Key Projections: WTO: 34-37% trade rise by 2040 with AI. Deloitte Tech Trends 2025: AI fuels efficiency.Risks & Outlook: Data wars, regulatory Luddism, quantum computing acceleration.Timestamps:Intro: AI's Trade TsunamiHistory: Kasparov vs. Deep BlueAI Trade Enhancements: Logistics & UNCTADTech Adoption: Video Calls to AIWTO/Deloitte ProjectionsLocalization: Robotics & 3D Printing Policies: Tariffs & OnshoringRisks: Data, Regulations, ParallelsConclusionsResources:WTO World Trade Report 2025: AI to boost trade 34-37% by 2040. https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news25_e/wtr_15sep25_e.htmDeloitte Tech Trends 2025: AI in business transformation. https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/technology-management/tech-trends.htmlUNCTAD: Uncertainty as the new tariff, costing developing economies. https://unctad.org/news/uncertainty-new-tariff-costing-global-trade-and-hurting-developing-economies3D Printing Market: $88.2B by 2030. https://www.grandviewresearch.If you like the podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a rating. Also tell friends and colleagues about it so the podcast can grow. *Follow Justin on X: @JustinHaydenM or contact us by email at [email protected] Sign up to our newsletter. (We won't spam you and will remove your email on your request.) https://bit.ly/PrivilegedDiscussions *Disclaimer: This podcast is simply for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not in way constitute legal, business, financial or other advice whatsoever. Should you require advice then please seek such from an appropriately qualified professional, explaining your specific circumstances.

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• Bonus: Test-Driving BMW’s Revolutionary Prototype Hydrogen Car

  Send us a textStrap in for an exclusive test drive of BMW's game-changing iX5 Hydrogen prototype—hitting roads in 2028! Join host and test driver Justin Hayden Miller at BMW's iconic Munich FIZ Center - with BMW hydrogen Lead and Hydrogen Council founder, Dr. Jürgen Guldner, riding in the passenger seat. Feel the instant torque, whisper-quiet EV ride, and zero-emission fuel cell speed: with sub-6-sec acceleration. Blending battery perks with gas-station ease, it's the future of sustainable mobility. Must-hear sequel to our previous hydrogen trade episode!Key Highlights:Thrilling Test Drive: Feel the raw power—125kW fuel cell + 170kW battery boost for highway dominance and sports-mode adrenaline. Justin calls it "driving in the future"!Behind-the-Scenes: Live from Munich's innovation hub with 20,000+ experts, plus a nod to the BMW i3's EV legacy.Tech Deep Dive: Dr. Guldner explains fuel cell magic: Hydrogen + oxygen = electricity + pure water exhaust. Learn about regenerative braking, 6kg hydrogen tanks, and 3-4 minute refuels.BMW-Toyota Partnership: Over 10 years of collaboration culminates in this prototype, with series production hitting roads in 2028 as a complement to battery EVs.Sustainability Edge: Why hydrogen beats batteries for long-haul drivers—no home charging needed, just gas-station convenience with zero emissions.Guest: Dr. Jürgen Guldner, Head of BMW Hydrogen Projects, Vehicle Dynamics Pioneer, founding member of the Hydrogen Council and Global Hydrogen Advocate.Why Listen? Echoing Top Gear's iconic test drives, discover how hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are revolutionizing mobility, decarbonizing transport, and challenging Tesla-style EVs. Ideal for auto enthusiasts, green tech fans, and global trade pros eyeing Europe's energy transition.Call to Action: Subscribe now for more episodes decoding global trade trends! Rate and review on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow @JustinHaydenM on X for updates. Missed the main episode? Check "Driving the Future: Europe's Hydrogen Mobility Revolution" first!#HydrogenCars #BMWHydrogen #FuelCellTech #ElectricVehicles @BMW #SustainableTransport #AutoInnovation #TopGearIf you like the podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a rating. Also tell friends and colleagues about it so the podcast can grow. *Follow Justin on X: @JustinHaydenM or contact us by email at [email protected] Sign up to our newsletter. (We won't spam you and will remove your email on your request.) https://bit.ly/PrivilegedDiscussions *Disclaimer: This podcast is simply for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not in way constitute legal, business, financial or other advice whatsoever. Should you require advice then please seek such from an appropriately qualified professional, explaining your specific circumstances.

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