On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, they discuss the US-Japan deal on steel, trade with China following the release of new data about purchases under the Phase One deal, and a request for consultations under USMCA regarding an endangered species.
Feb 14, 2022•27 min
Listen to the Trade Guys discuss the state of U.S. trade policy. Is the situation as bleak as it’s made out to be?
Feb 07, 2022•25 min
In this week's episode of the Trade Guys, they discuss the America COMPETES Act, new data from the Commerce Department illustrating the ongoing semiconductor shortage in the United States, and what the administration's options are when it comes to Russia sanctions.
Jan 26, 2022•30 min
From possible de minimis level changes to complications involving rules of origin in textiles – and to breaking the Internet – the Trade Guys get into a diverse set of global topics in this week’s episode.
Jan 20, 2022•29 min
In this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott talk all things climate, including proposed amendments to the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism, USMCA auto rules of origin and EVs, and underlying causes of global food prices.
Jan 13, 2022•32 min
In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys talk about the findings from a USMCA dispute panel on Canada's tariff rate quotas in the dairy industry. They also discuss the latest controversy over Walmart pulling products from Xinjiang in their Sam's Club stores. The Trade Guys look ahead to 2022 and predict what the biggest trade issues will be, as well as say farewell to Jasmine for her last episode.
Jan 06, 2022•31 min
In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys recap the year of 2021 in U.S. trade policy. They cover the latest updates on the WTO, the Biden Administration's plan for the Indo-Pacific region, inflation, lingering supply chain issues, and more. Where does the U.S. currently stand, and what lies ahead for trade policy priorities in the new year?
Dec 17, 2021•27 min
In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss the EU's proposal for an anti-coercion trade weapon. They discuss politics behind the EU's proposal and what it means for relations with the U.S. and China. They also discuss the ongoing EV tax credit debate in Congress and the House's consideration of the Uyghur bill.
Dec 10, 2021•24 min
In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys talk about the latest updates to the reconciliation bill, a new Indo-Pacific framework announced by USTR Tai and Secretary Raimondo, and new developments in the US-India trade relationship. They also touch on the U.S. decision to join the MC12 proposal to extend the WTO e-commerce moratorium.
Dec 01, 2021•29 min
In this episode, the Trade Guys invite Cathy Novelli, a former trade negotiator and State Department official, for a conversation about Listening for America's recent report. Listening for America is a nationwide listening tour dedicated to understanding how individual communities and businesses view trade and globalization.
Nov 22, 2021•31 min
In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss USTR Tai's remarks on digital trade and gaps in the Biden Administration's policy approach in the Indo-Pacific region. They also give a mid-COP26 breakdown of the latest updates, including pledges from the business community and the outlook for renewable energy sources. And, with the WTO Ministerial Conference coming up at the end of the month, they discuss the most recent developments on environmental goods and fisheries subsidi...
Nov 12, 2021•31 min
In this episode, the Trade Guys invite Ed Gresser from the Progressive Policy Institute for a chat on U.S. trade policy in the Trump and Biden administrations. They also discuss worker-centric trade, how globalization has been affected over the last few years, and what the future of trade could hold.
Nov 03, 2021•33 min
On this week’s episode, the Trade Guys host Monica Hardy Whaley of the National Center for APEC and discuss past successes and upcoming agenda items at APEC, from digital policy to inclusivity and sustainability.
Oct 29, 2021•29 min
In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss supply chain challenges, and the lack of shipping containers and truck drivers, storage availability at ports, and shortages in the food industry. The Trade Guys also touch on China's trade policy review at the WTO and reflect on Ambassador Katherine Tai's recent speech reaffirming U.S. support for the World Trade Organization.
Oct 21, 2021•27 min
In this episode, the Trade Guys host the Honorable Tim Groser, Former Minister of Trade of New Zealand, for a conversation on TPP and CPTPP. They discuss what the United States' role in the Asia Pacific currently looks like, how China's application to accede to the CPTPP could affect trade relations in the region, and what the next steps for the Biden administration are.
Oct 18, 2021•33 min
In this episode, Andrew returns from his summer break and chats with the Trade Guys about Ambassador Katherine Tai's remarks at CSIS's public event. They discuss the state of the current U.S.-China bilateral trade and economic relationship. The Trade Guys also predict the next steps the Biden administration might take and provide recommendations for a path forward.
Oct 06, 2021•25 min
In this week’s Trade Guys episode, the Trade Guys preview what to expect from the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council, from export controls to semiconductors. They also cover recent remarks from Ambassador Tai about trade and agriculture and discuss a trade proposal from Senator Portman.
Oct 01, 2021•28 min
In this episode, the Trade Guys welcome Ambassador Dan Mulhall for a conversation on Brexit, Ireland's economy, proposals for a Digital Services Tax, Ireland's longstanding relationship with the United States, and recent developments in the U.S.-EU transatlantic relationship.
Sep 24, 2021•30 min
In this episode, the Trade Guys speak at the University of Maryland's Center for Global Business for their first installment of the Distinguished Speakers in International Business Series of the academic year. Bill and Scott join Rebecca Bellinger and Kislaya Prasad for a conversation about trade, how it affects economic policy, and how it impacts our day-to-day lives. They touch on the Biden administration's approach to trade, climate change, relations with China.
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr
In this week’s Trade Guys episode, the Trade Guys discuss export controls and emerging technology. They also talk about markups on the Hill and Buy America, taking stock of the Biden administration’s overall trade policy.
Sep 10, 2021•34 min
In this episode of the Trade Guys, we cover the Vice President’s trip to the Indo-Pacific. We also discuss what’s unfolding in the U.S. solar industry. And, Bill and Scott break down a USMCA rules of origin dispute that could potentially have long-term consequences for the North American automobile industry.
Aug 27, 2021•27 min
In this episode, the Trade Guys welcome the American Committee on Foreign Relations Young Leaders Initiative for a live Q&A. They discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic affected consumers and supply chains, prospects for trade policy proposals and bilateral agreements, and the future of international trade policy.
Aug 18, 2021•44 min
In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss USTR Tai’s decision to convene a U.S.-Africa trade ministerial. Plus, they go over the issues on the table at the WTO, including the fisheries negotiations, the e-commerce moratorium, and the TRIPs vaccine waiver. The Trade Guys also discuss Biden’s latest Buy America proposal and what it would mean for U.S. businesses and the economy.
Jul 29, 2021•29 min
In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss the latest updates to the global minimum corporate tax. They go over two USMCA issues — one on a labor complaint settlement and another on the Keystone XL Pipeline. Plus, the Trade Guys react to the EU's new proposal to fight climate change through emission reductions, efficiency targets, and a CBAM.
Jul 15, 2021•30 min
In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys talk about the Biden administration's recent WRO on polysilicon. They also discuss the expiration of Trade Promotion Authority and what it means for upcoming trade agreement negotiations. Plus, the Trade Guys discuss the moratorium on e-commerce negotiations at the WTO and the results of the recent Trade Monitoring Report.
Jul 01, 2021•30 min
In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss solar panel production in Xinjiang and what import bans on polysilicon could mean for supply chains and climate change goals. They also go over the latest on GSP and MTB renewal in Congress. Plus, the Trade Guys discuss recent developments on the lumber dispute with Canada and what it means for U.S. consumers.
Jun 24, 2021•26 min
In this episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill recap the EU-US summit with Heather Conley. They discuss updates from the summit, including the Boeing-Airbus truce, steel and aluminum tariffs, and the Trade and Technology Council. Plus, they discuss the outlook for a US-UK FTA. And, they go over the recent demarche issued by the US regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Jun 17, 2021•32 min
In this episode, the Trade Guys welcome Matt Goodman to the show and discuss the importance of the upcoming G7 summit. They address the big issues on the table, including the pandemic and vaccine distribution, climate change, and trade. Plus, they go over the latest developments on a global corporate minimum tax.
Jun 09, 2021•32 min
In this episode of the Trade Guys, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys talk about the U.K.'s decision to join CPTPP. They also discuss fisheries subsidies negotiations at the WTO and the proposal from the U.S. to address forced labor concerns. Plus, they go over the latest amendments to the China Bill, including MTB and GSP renewal, as well as an inbound investment screening mechanism.
Jun 04, 2021•31 min
In this episode of the Trade Guys, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys break down the U.S. Commerce Department's latest decision on lumber imports from Canada. Plus, they discuss the countervailing duty case over tire imports from Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. The Trade Guys also talk about congressional vs. executive Authority in the latest update on the WTO TRIPS Waiver.
May 27, 2021•35 min