Let's Get Wonky
On the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about the new House outbound investment screening bill, pushback from developing economies on IPEF digital trade, and they revisit cross-border subsidy probes.
May 12, 2023•29 min
The Trade Guys
Trade experts Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch break down the buzz around trade, how it affects policy, and how it impacts your day-to-day. The Trade Guys is hosted every week by H. Andrew Schwartz at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C. Email your questions to [email protected].
Episodes
Rant Fest!
On the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about Jake Sullivan’s speech last week, IPEF, and how new EU legislation will impact US companies. Click here for a link to The Trade Guys Crash Course.
May 05, 2023•28 min
Music To My Ears!
Coming up on the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s speech on China, the South Korean state visit, and EU digital regulations.
Apr 27, 2023•26 min
Is Big Bad?
On this episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about EU digital trade, AGOA, and the US Chamber of Commerce.
Apr 21, 2023•29 min
Friendship is in the Eye of the Beholder
On this week’s episode, the Trade Guys talk about the Transatlantic trade relationship in light of European officials’ visit to China, Indonesia’s plan to propose a critical minerals deal with the U.S., and the state of globalization. Here is the link to The Trade Guys Crash Course: https://www.csis.org/executive-education/courses/crash-course-trade-policy-trade-guys
Apr 14, 2023•34 min
The Center is Complicated
On the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about the G7 trade ministers meeting and WTO reform, then they’ll talk about CPTPP and what’s going on between the US and China.
Apr 07, 2023•28 min
Everyone Needs Friends in Washington
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the U.S.-Japan deal on EV tax credits, USTR Katherine Tai's House Ways and Means Committee hearing, and Mexico's rollback of power and oil markets reforms.
Mar 30, 2023•27 min
Chips, Canada, and IRA
In this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we'll discuss the new CHIPS guard rails, President Biden's trip to Canada, and U.S. and E.U. Critical-Minerals Pact over IRA concerns.
Mar 24, 2023•23 min
The AUKUS Caucus
On this episode of The Trade Guys, we’ll talk about Section 232 and 301 tariffs, we’ll talk about AUKUS, and we’ll talk about the US and the EU on EVs.
Mar 17, 2023•24 min
Let There Be Cheese
On this episode of The Trade Guys, we talk big cheese, USMCA, TPA, and more.
Mar 09, 2023•29 min
Trade Guys Dancing on TikTok!
In this episode, the Trade Guys talk about Northern Ireland, the Trade Guys dancing on TikTok, and the CHIPS Act, plus what’s going on with U.S. sanctions on Russia.
Mar 02, 2023•30 min
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine – One Year On
This week, the Trade Guys mark the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the historic levels of sanctions and export controls that have been implemented on Russia.
Feb 24, 2023•24 min
The Consumer is Sovereign!
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill discuss Ambassador Tai's recent trip to an optical company in Illinois, the IPEF negotiating round in India, and U.S. agricultural exports.
Feb 16, 2023•27 min
We’re Kicking Off!
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we talk about Biden's State of the Union address, bilateral trade with China, and electric vehicle supply chains. All that and more on this week's episode.
Feb 10, 2023•20 min
APEP – IPEF Lite?
This week, the Trade Guys talk about APEP, chips, and rant about the WTO.
Feb 03, 2023•25 min
A “Bless Their Hearts” Kind of Moment
This week, the Trade Guys will talk about Davos, sectoral trade approaches, and what the U.S. has cooking with Taiwan on trade.
Jan 26, 2023•29 min
Just Listen to Us!
This week, the Trade Guys talk about globalization – is it dead? Is it changing? What’s the deal?
Jan 19, 2023•24 min
Have Your Cake and Discuss it Too
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill talk about this week's North American Leaders Summit, U.S-Japan trade relations ahead of Prime Minister Kishidas' visit, and the new Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and what it portends for the Republican trade agenda.
Jan 13, 2023•28 min
Watch for Everything but Trade
On this first episode of the year, the Trade Guys talk about the North American Leader’s Summit next week, USMCA, and what the Biden administration should anticipate in trade in the year ahead.
Jan 05, 2023•24 min
Assessing the Potential of a US-UK FTA
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill host special guest Meredith Broadbent to discuss UK-US bilateral trade. They also talk about the recent WTO 232 decision and the U.S.-Africa Leadership Summit.
Dec 15, 2022•31 min
Can Kicking – the American National Sport
This week, the Trade Guys talk about the US-EU joint statement of the Trade and Technology Council and oil price caps in Russia.
Dec 08, 2022•22 min
A State of Confusion
On this week's episode, Scott and Bill discuss the upcoming third ministerial meeting of the TTC. They also talk about recent changes to US oil policy in Venezuela and emerging tensions over Mexican biotechnology and energy policy.
Dec 02, 2022•25 min
Midterms, Social Media Stress and Biden-Xi
This week, the Trade Guys give you a post-election readout and what it means for trade, CFIUS reviews on social media (Twitter and TikTok), and U.S.-China relations in the wake of G-20.
Nov 18, 2022•31 min
A Little Confused Overall
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, they break down what we know so far about the results of the midterm elections. They also discuss trade as a driver of green growth in the context of COP27 in Egypt. The Trade Guys also evaluate the Mexican proposal on corn and biotechnology.
Nov 10, 2022•22 min
Schoolhouse Rock Version of the Global Trade
This week, the Trade Guys do a stock taking of trade policy, evaluating long-term trends and foundational shifts in our globalized world, looking at supply chains, industrial policy, and national security.
Nov 03, 2022•32 min
A Spanner in the Works
On this week’s episode of The Trade Guys, Bill and Scott talk about the U.S. and E.U. Technology Council, the TTC meeting to convene for the third time in December, Nicaragua sanctions, and bilateral relations with China.
Oct 28, 2022•25 min
Trade Policy: It’s a Feature, Not a Bug!
This week, the Trade Guys talk about data and digital trade, export controls, and CSIS’ annual event with former USTRs last week.
Oct 21, 2022•25 min
Entity List or Enemy List?
On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill discuss shipping bottlenecks on the Mississippi River, an expansion of export controls on high-grade chips to China, and rising OPEC tensions.
Oct 17, 2022•27 min
Origin Stories with the Trade Guys, featuring Dr. Pru Gordon
This week, the Trade Guys are joined by Dr. Pru Gordon, Founder and Associate Director of ACITI, to talk about the origins of the Trade Guys podcast and its mission of making trade accessible to all.
Oct 12, 2022•46 min
A Neverending Washington Soap Opera
On this week’s episode, the Trade Guys discuss the economic situation in the UK and how it affects trade, a possible outbound investment review mechanism, and enforcement of the MC12 fisheries deal.
Sep 30, 2022•27 min