Kolek planning to go pro
towerI was just in NYC/CT the past two days working with a client, very famous US Brand, and the topic of Central and South America was discussed at length. Our main contact, VP of supply chain mgt, spent a couple of years trying to develop Latin America has a backup plan to China and he stated he does not believe Latin America is capable of being anything more than a third tier supplier to the USA market. He is one of the smart guys we deal with and has a long track record of developing supply chains in low cost countries and I trust him a great deal.Sad, but true, China remains options 1, 2 and 3 for far too much of our needs. We field calls daily with companies wanting to move some production out of China and very few people are willing to put the time and money into developing new markets. I believe we are going to face a very turbulent time in the global economy and it has me concerned.
Whole lotta America First in this thread
You can really tell the people involved in international commerce and those not in this thread.
heh, I'd say everything within a hundred miles of the border is going to be corrupt.
Have people not watched Narcos:Mexico?
I didn't. I stopped after Pablo died. Felt like a good place to stop. Is it worth continuing?
For you Chinese experts, thoughts on Xi getting reupped? What was a sure thing a few months ago, seems to be at least in question now.https://www.yahoo.com/news/troubles-mount-china-ahead-xis-100011438.htmlI was having dinner with my good Chinese friend last week and he indicated that all is not rosey with Xi over the brutality of the lockdowns and resistance, the economy--especially the alienation with the West, and criticism for his support of Putin. He suggested Xi and Li Keqiang are at odds, and a face saving "health" exit may be in store (with some unfounded rumors swirling).
Seems mostly speculative and not likely.
As with anything with China, one is left to speculation. What's different to me is there is more internal smoke on this one.https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/world-news/chinese-social-media-abuzz-with-rumours-of-xi-jinping-stepping-down-for-covid-19-mismanagement/amp_articleshow/91560750.cms
Can you say that? Isn’t that like saying “my good PR friend”?
Dr. BIf Xi stepped down that would be an amazing turn of events. He will not go down quietly, IMO.
The only way I see Xi ever "stepping down" would be some VERY severe health condition...which would be tied to him handpicking and shaping the successor to be his mirror. He's there for the distance.
Maybe China should have kept their COVID restrictions in place.
Supply chain is going to get royally fouled up again.