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.
Episodes
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 TradeGuys@csis.org.
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
There is NO Free Lunch!
The Trade Guys discuss shrinking the trade deficit, the Americas summit, solar, and more!
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.
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.
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.
On a Different Gauge – an Equal Opportunity Rant Program
This week, the Trade Guys talk about Ukraine, solar issues, and Globalization 2.0.
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.
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.
“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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine Impacts (Continued)
This week, the Trade Guys dive deeper into the implications of Ukraine for the international economy.
Ukraine Impacts
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the implications of the situation in Ukraine, along with recent trade announcements from the White House.
Holy Guacamole, Avocado Trade Being Disrupted?
This week, the Trade Guys discuss solar tariffs, Mexican avocados, and digital trade.
U.S.-Japan Agreement on Steel, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, Trade with China, and Environmental Consultations under USMCA
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.
Infighting and Factions in the White House over Trade Policy
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?
The America COMPETES Act, Semiconductors, and Sanctions
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.
De Minimis, Rules of Origin, and Breaking the Internet
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.
Climate and Trade
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.
Dairy Dispute, Walmart vs. China, and 2022 Look-Ahead
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.
2021 Wrap-Up and Looking Ahead to 2022
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?
The EU's New Trade Weapon, EV Tax Credits, and Uyghur Bill in Congress
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.