The Doers Nepal – Nepal’s Longest Running Business Podcast   Global Trade, Local Impact: A Deep Dive into Nepal’s Economic Future   What if the biggest shake-up in global trade is Nepal’s once-in-a-generation opening? From US tariffs on India/China to our unique spot between two giants, this episode unpacks how Nepal can turn disruption into durable growth—today.   In this conversation, Bhupendra Khanal breaks down:     -How US tariffs are reshaping sourcing—and why he moved Dogsee Chew orders to Nepal   -Nepal’s edge as a bridge between India & China and a gateway to the US   -The playbook to make Chhurpi a global Nepal brand (certifications, capacity, market access)   -Value addition vs. “routing” (how to avoid the Vietnam penalty)   -Why FTAs (EU, Japan, ASEAN, etc.) matter more than temporary tariff perks   -Fixing the informality trap: tax base, SOPs, and formal economy growth   -Smart ways to manage a future US trade surplus (ethanol, machinery, aviation policy)   -Capital surplus in banks, phased convertibility, and investing abroad   -Mindset: moving from self-doubt to pro-Nepal confidence and entrepreneurship as value creation   Whether you’re a student, operator, or founder, this episode gives you a strategic lens—and concrete steps—to play bigger from Nepal.   👥 Guest   Bhupendra Khanal, Chief Executive Officer | Dogsee Chew | Himalayan Natives | Khanal Foods Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanalbhupendra/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhupendrakhanal/   🧭 Timestamps 0:00 Intro 01:25 Current Situation of Nepal 03:18 Future Plans of Dogsee Chew 08:32 Nepal is not small Country 09:46 Global Certification 10:34 Request to Politician 11:27 Historic Opportunity for Nepal 13:31 Nepal as gateway for India and China 13:58 Charging Up 15:19 How to attract Indian and Chinese Entrepreneur 18:44 Long term plan for Nepal 21:30 Time to be one for Nepal 22:08 Relation with USA 24:42 Case study of Vietnam 27:58 Job opportunities and utilization of Resources of Nepal 28:44 External Factors are aligned 29:32 We are all excited 29:45 Brics and Global Trade 31:16 Opportunity for Entrepreneur 44:28 Negative Mindset of Nepalese 51:43 We are hungry for development 56:20 Dynamics of married couple working in corporate 01:01:02 Spiritual side of Mr. Bhupendra 01:03:17 It’s time to be positive 01:06:28 Outro   ______________________________________________________________________ Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8    ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com   🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://thedoersnepal.podbean.com/e/why-the-ceo-of-kantipur-resigned-at-his-peak-ep-277/     🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of Doers Nepal  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a    📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersnepal  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal    🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersproduction    Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal  Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com    📞 Call: +977 9813657889   #TheDoersNepal #NepalEconomy #GlobalTrade #Chhurpi #MadeInNepal #Entrepreneurship #FTAs #ValueAddition #FDI #SupplyChain #PetIndustry #DoersPodcast