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 a weekly podcast from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C.

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Big Questions on Trump's Tariff Authorities and...
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we look at two recent pieces of note. Check out "Making Tariffs Great Again: Does President Trump Have Legal Authority to Implement New Tariffs on U.S. Trading Partners and China?" by Warren Maruyama, Lyric Galvin, and William A. Reinsch, as well as "Did supply chains deliver pandemic-era inflation?" by Phil Levy.
30 min
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Port Strike, Critical Technology Ties with Indi...
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we unpack the ramifications of the port strike currently impacting the East Coast and Gulf. Next, we look at U.S.-India collaboration on critical minerals and semiconductors, as well as the recently delayed EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
32 min
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Trump-Harris Economic Plans and a U.S. Ban on C...
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we dive into the economic records and agendas of the two major presidential candidates. We also cover the Commerce Department's proposed ban on the import and sale of connected vehicle technologies from China and Russia.
30 min
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A Deep Dive on the Chinese Economy with Scott K...
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we are lucky to be joined by Scott Kennedy, the Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at CSIS. Discussion topics include the origins of China's economic downturn, Taiwanese investment in China, and what the future may hold for the world's second-largest economy and its trade relationships.
35 min
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New Export Controls, the Draghi Report, and Pla...
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss the Commerce Department's recent export controls on quantum computing and other advanced technologies, a new report on European economic competitiveness from Mario Draghi, and reporting that the Biden Administration plans to block Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel.
32 min
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The China Challenge: Tariffs from Canada, Deepe...
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we look at how diverse countries from around the world are managing their respective trade relationships with China. Topics include the recent Canadian tariffs on Chinese EVs, the EU's trade connections with China, and why de-risking in India may not mean a clean break from China.
26 min
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What Opinion Polling Tells Us About the Public’...
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we examine recent polls released by the Cato Institute and Pew Research that examined how Americans think about trade.
22 min
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Challenges to the EU EV Tariffs, Prospects for...
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we check in on the EU’s electric vehicle tariffs after a Chinese WTO challenge, opine on whether congressional action on trade should be expected before the new administration, and explore a recent study on U.S. diversification away from China by the Rhodium Group.
28 min
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U.S. Presidential Candidates and Trade, ACCTS, ...
The Trade Guys talk about the presidential candidates views on trade policy, a recent climate deal that could impact trade policy, and Vietnam’s new NME status by the Department of Commerce.
24 min
60
AGOA Forum, APEP Ministerial, and E-Commerce JSI
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we dissect the recent African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP) trade ministerial in Quito, and the WTO Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on Electronic Commerce.
27 min
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Defending the Dollar with Mark Sobel
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we are joined by Mark Sobel, a longtime veteran of the U.S. Treasury Department and expert on monetary policy. We discuss the global dominance of the U.S. dollar and potential challenges to its status.
29 min
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Live at US-PECC with Wendy Cutler
On this week's special episode of the Trade Guys, the Asia Society Policy Institute's Wendy Cutler joins to discuss post-election trade policy, IPEF, and USMCA review in front of a live audience at the U.S. Committee for the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (US-PECC) Policy Forum.
34 min
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The Canadian Digital Service Tax, DMA Actions A...
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we dive into the implications of the new digital service tax in Canada, unpack the latest news on EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) enforcement, and examine Speaker Mike Johnson's recent remarks on trade.
31 min
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The View from the Hill with Rep. Suzan DelBene
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we are excited to host Representative Suzan DelBene from Washington's 1st District to get a congressional perspective on a prospective U.S. CBAM, the Taiwan trade deal, the administration's trade agenda, and more.
24 min
65
Tariff Day
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we explore recent U.S. tariff actions against solar panel imports originating in China, divisions in the domestic solar industry, and the ramifications of new EV tariffs in the U.S. and EU.
26 min
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A Conversation on Customs with NFTC's John Pickel
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, guest John Pickel of the National Foreign Trade Council joins the podcast to discuss customs, addressing risks at the source, and future supply chain trends.
30 min
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Global Elections, Shipping Costs, and Ambassado...
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss elections in India, Mexico, and South Africa, rising shipping costs due to the Red Sea crisis, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai's recent op-ed.
30 min
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Checking In on UFLPA with John Foote
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, guest John Foote of Kelley Drye & Warren will discuss current issues and future forecasts relating to the enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
32 min
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China's Retaliation, the Farm Bill, and Supply ...
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we'll discuss China's new anti-dumping investigation, the Farm Bill's importance to trade, and government's involvement in supply chain planning.
31 min
70
A New Tariff Man in Town
On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss the Biden administration’s new set of tariffs on U.S. imports from China.
34 min
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USTR's Information Gathering Operation and Pres...
This week, the Trade Guys discuss USTR's information gathering operation and President Xi Jinping's trip to Europe.
23 min
72
UFLPA Data, APEP Expansion, and Melamine Probe
The Trade Guys discuss Xinjiang’s rising exports despite U.S. sanctions, a potential APEP expansion, and an anti-dumping and countervailing duties probe on melamine imports.
39 min
73
Critical Minerals, CBAM, and AGOA
This week on the Trade Guys, we discuss the potential for new critical mineral agreements, how the administration's new climate task force is thinking about CBAM, and the new AGOA proposal.
30 min
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Steel Tariffs, Ways and Means Trade Bills, and ...
The Trade Guys discuss Chinese steel import tariffs, the House Ways and Means Committee trade bills, and the Katherine Tai hearings on Capitol Hill.
33 min
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Unpacking the Villars Framework
The Trade Guys are joined by Dan Esty to discuss the Villars Framework.
37 min