About this episode

This episode explores how global trade policies are impacting ethical businesses during Fair Trade Month and National Co-op Month.

October marks both Fair Trade Month and National Co-op Month – a fitting moment to examine how global trade policies are reshaping the landscape for ethical businesses. In this episode of Art of Citizenry Podcast, host Manpreet Kaur Kalra is joined by Nicole Vitello, Vice President at Equal Exchange, a worker-owned co-operative with the mission to build long-term fair trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound.

People in this episode

Host: Manpreet Kaur Kalra

Guest: Nicole Vitello

Topics covered

• fair trade
• global trade policies
• ethical businesses
• co-operatives
• economic justice
• environmental sustainability

Keywords

• fair trade
• trade wars
• ethical business
• co-operative
• global trade
• economic justice
• environmental sound

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Equal Exchange

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