View from the Tent
renowned economist Douglas McWilliams and his friend of 30 plus years Neil McClure ponder on national and local economic and business affairs from their base in the heart of Kent. In addition to Douglas's reflections on economic events, Neil will seek to lift the lid on local businesses and industries Each podcast ends with a review of one of Kent's 50 vineyards providing a mellow close to their observations
View from the Tent
On The Road to Perdition....
The Road to Perdition means someone's actions or choices are likely to lead to failure, ruin, or a negative outcome, often implying a path towards destruction or damnation
This title is perhaps best known as the title of a Sam Mendes film in 2002.
This week Douglas reviews President Trump's announced changes in trade tariffs and decides whether these qualify as the sequel of the dark events played out in the film
Douglas also considers the opportunity for Rachel from Accounts to claim its all somebody else's fault and whether the door to a closer trading relationship with the EU are closing by default.
Neil reviews the potential impact of changing trade arrangements on business in the South East
We finish off with our walk through the vineyards of England by tasting a wine from the Charles Palmer vineyard in Winchelsea, East Sussex
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