Trade unpacked episode 6 | Gen Z’s Take on Global Trade

2026-02-16

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 who are at the beginning of their careers. They share their perspectives on g...

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 who are at the beginning of their careers.

They share their perspectives on global trade, and reflect on the key challenges ahead — from geopolitical uncertainty and climate impact to ethical supply chains and technological transformation.

Together, they offer a fresh and forward-looking perspective on how Gen Z is thinking about the future of global trade.

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