No Gossip Like Trade Gossip
This week, the Trade Guys talk about the G20 Trade Ministerial meetings, the Biden administration’s biomanufacturing announcement, and CFIUS.
Sep 22, 2022•31 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
Nothing is Complete Without a 301 Investigation
This week, the Trade Guys talk about IPEF, the new European forced labor prevention act, and bracing for the upcoming beer shortage.
Sep 15, 2022•25 min
Tariffs Get Sticky for a Reason
This week, the Trade Guys talking about UFLPA, IPEF, and Section 301 tariffs.
Sep 09, 2022•27 min
Trade Policy: Tomorrowland or Fantasyland?
On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, they discuss bilateral trade relations with Taiwan, technology transfers to China, and what Ambassador Tai’s recent remarks in Iowa say about U.S. trade policy.
Aug 25, 2022•22 min
One of These Things is NOT Like the Other
This week, Scott and Bill talk about export controls and technology transfers to China. Then, they tee up what to anticipate in terms of trade policy in the fall in Washington.
Aug 18, 2022•31 min
Rain or Shine – Commenting Away
This week, the Trade Guys discuss Africa trade, WTO reform, and electric vehicles.
Aug 11, 2022•35 min
You Can’t Fire Me, I Quit!
This week, Bill and Scott talk about Nicaragua and CAFTA-DR, the EV tax credit, the Inflation Reduction Act, Chinese economic coercion, and trade with Taiwan.
Aug 04, 2022•25 min
When Are You Going to Like What I’m Doing? Maybe Never.
This week, Scott and Bill talk about the Nicaraguan sugar TRQ decision, the lapse in the rule for trade adjustment assistance, and Senator Whitehouse’s new proposal for CBAM.
Jul 28, 2022•28 min
Sleeper Issue on US-China Trade
This week, the Trade Guys have a special episode devoted to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which has now taken effect in the United States.
Jul 21, 2022•35 min
Trade Guys Never Rest (There’s Always a Trade Crisis Somewhere)
In this episode of the Trade Guys, they discuss inflation as it relates to trade, nearshoring, and the Great Mexican Beer Crisis.
Jul 14, 2022•25 min
It’s a Big Climate Club, and You Ain’t in It
This week, the Trade Guys talk about the G7, the Bipartisan Innovation Act, and UK steel tariffs.
Jun 30, 2022•25 min
A Shot in the Arm
On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, we talk about how the glass is half full in Geneva, the Chinese response to evolving US trade policy, and what’s happening in global energy markets.
Jun 24, 2022•22 min
Trade Guys, Together Again
Together for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Trade Guys discuss MC12, the U.S.-Kenya free trade agreement, and food security.
Jun 17, 2022•23 min
There is NO Free Lunch!
The Trade Guys discuss shrinking the trade deficit, the Americas summit, solar, and more!
Jun 09, 2022•28 min
How Do We Make Lemonade out of Lemons?
The Trade Guys discuss the latest European sanctions on Russia, what’s next for the IPEF, and Canada.
Jun 03, 2022•26 min
Making Friends in a Dangerous Place
This week, the Trade Guys host Gerard de Graaf, Director for Digital Transformation in the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology of the European Commission.
May 25, 2022•30 min
Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
This week, the Trade Guys talk the baby formula shortage, last week’s ASEAN summit, and the TRIPS waiver at the WTO.
May 20, 2022•26 min
On a Different Gauge – an Equal Opportunity Rant Program
This week, the Trade Guys talk about Ukraine, solar issues, and Globalization 2.0.
May 13, 2022•27 min
Running Fast & Tripping Competition
This week, the Trade Guys consider the China bills circulating in Congress and how China is pushing back on them, plus the latest WTO disputes.
May 05, 2022•26 min
Smart Sanctions? Dumb Sanctions?
This week, the Trade Guys consider the debate over China tariffs, the continuing reverberations from the Russia conflict, and the de minimis rule.
Apr 28, 2022•34 min
“Cereal” Offenders
This week, the Trade Guys discuss Russia sanctions, trade policy in the China competition bills coming up in Congress, and the new Buy America guidelines.
Apr 20, 2022•24 min
Dissecting the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)
This week, the Trade Guys and their guests, Elina Noor from the Asia Society Policy Institute and Greg Poling from CSIS’ Southeast Asia program, discuss the complexities of the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
Apr 14, 2022•28 min
National Security is in the Eye of the Beholder
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the invocation of the Defense Production Act, the EU-WTO dispute with the UK on green subsidies, IPEF, trade with Mexico, and more.
Apr 07, 2022•26 min
The Rant is Due
This week, the Trade Guys discuss Ambassador Tai’s testimony on the Hill, ongoing fallout from the invasion of Ukraine, and why the trade community should stay calm about a new solar investigation.
Apr 01, 2022•23 min
UK-US Deal, Russia Sanctions, and Reglobalization
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the latest developments on the financial situation in Russia, which remains heavily sanctioned by the United States and its allies.
Mar 24, 2022•24 min
Russia Sanctions and Supply Chains
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on global trade and supply chains and if sanctions on Russia are working.
Mar 17, 2022•24 min
The Whole Enchilada: Sanctions, Semiconductors, and Buy American
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the dual-edged sword of sanctions, the state of the semiconductor industry, and the Biden Administration’s “Made in America” commitments.
Mar 10, 2022•29 min
Ukraine Impacts (Continued)
This week, the Trade Guys dive deeper into the implications of Ukraine for the international economy.
Mar 03, 2022•25 min
Ukraine Impacts
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the implications of the situation in Ukraine, along with recent trade announcements from the White House.
Feb 24, 2022•25 min
Holy Guacamole, Avocado Trade Being Disrupted?
This week, the Trade Guys discuss solar tariffs, Mexican avocados, and digital trade.
Feb 18, 2022•29 min