Trade Talks: Insights for a Changing World | By ICC Belgium & Deloitte

Do you know where your products really come from? And more importantly, does it cost you money if you don't? In this episode of Trade Unpacked, Katrien Nuyts from Deloitte sits down with Mayra Souza from International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), a global trade leader with extensive experience in preferential origin policy, and Jens De Prins from Deloitte, who brings a unique perspective having...

Tariffs shifting weekly. Geopolitical rules torn up overnight. A global trading system that looks different every Monday morning. So how do you build a trade strategy when the ground keeps moving? In this episode of Trade Unpacked, Julie Deré sits down with Joachim De Vos, Professor of Scenario Planning at Ghent University, and trade experts Ezaline and Frauke from Deloitte to answer exactly that...

In this episode, we explore why customs is far more than a technical or administrative function—it’s a strategic pillar at the core of international trade, directly impacting cost, compliance, and risk. We break down the three fundamental elements of customs: classification, origin, and customs value—what a product is, where it comes from, and how much it’s worth. While each pillar is critical, de...

In this episode of Trade Unpacked, we explore Gen Z’s take on global trade. What does international trade mean to them? How do they see its role in economic growth, sustainability and social responsibility? And what challenges do they believe will define the future of global commerce? Our host, Katrien Nuyts from Deloitte, is joined by two young Gen Z professionals Jakob Deleu and Yide Thienpondt...

E-commerce has fundamentally transformed global trade but it has also created new challenges for regulators and businesses alike. In this episode of Trade Unpacked, we explore how the explosive growth of e-commerce has led the European Union to introduce a proposed €3 handling fee per parcel, and what this means in practice for companies operating in or trading with the EU. Beyond taxation, e-comm...

In this fourth episode  on Green trade & incentives, our host Frauke Detemmerman Director Global Trade Advisory at Deloitte, sits down with two leading experts to explore how companies can implement sustainable initiatives while optimising tax incentives at the same time in the process. An insightful conversation with: Nicolas Deleye. nternational Business Development Director at Flen Health T...

Trade Talks is the podcast from ICC Belgium and Deloitte that dives deep into the world of international trade—this time with a sharp focus on export controls, sanctions, and compliance. In this episode, we unpack the growing complexities created by global geopolitical tensions and tightening regulatory frameworks. Our experts discuss the challenges companies face in navigating U.S., EU, and multi...

New episode alert! 🚨 Listen to the latest drop from our podcast! In this second episode  on Technology in Trade, our host Julie Deré, Secretary General of ICC Belgium, sits down with two leading experts to explore how AI and emerging technologies is transforming global trade. How will AI evolutionize trade? Discover what it really takes to make AI adoption successful. And how innovations like Gen...

Trade Talks is the podcast from ICC Belgium & Deloitte where we look at international trade from every angle—challenges, opportunities, and the latest trends. In this episode, we explore the challenges companies face in today’s complex trade environment and how they can turn obstacles into opportunities. Our guests from FEB, Deloitte, Steelforce Belgium, and Kim's Chocolates share practical ad...