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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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.
20 min
152
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.
29 min
153
Rain or Shine – Commenting Away
This week, the Trade Guys discuss Africa trade, WTO reform, and electric vehicles.
33 min
154
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.
23 min
155
When Are You Going to Like What I’m Doing? Mayb...
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.
27 min
156
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.
34 min
157
Trade Guys Never Rest (There’s Always a Trade C...
In this episode of the Trade Guys, they discuss inflation as it relates to trade, nearshoring, and the Great Mexican Beer Crisis.
24 min
158
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.
24 min
159
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.
21 min
160
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.
22 min
161
There is NO Free Lunch!
The Trade Guys discuss shrinking the trade deficit, the Americas summit, solar, and more!
27 min
162
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.
25 min
163
Making Friends in a Dangerous Place
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.
29 min
164
Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
The Trade Guys talk the baby formula shortage, last week’s ASEAN summit, and the TRIPS waiver at the WTO.
25 min
165
On a Different Gauge – an Equal Opportunity Ran...
The Trade Guys talk about Ukraine, solar issues, and Globalization 2.0.
26 min
166
Running Fast & Tripping Competition
Trade Guys talk China bills circulating in Congress, plus the latest WTO disputes.
25 min
167
Smart Sanctions? Dumb Sanctions?
The Trade Guys discuss China tariffs, the continuing reverberations from the Russia conflict, and the de minimis rule.
33 min
168
“Cereal” Offenders
Trade Guys discuss Russia sanctions, trade policy in the China competition bills in Congress, and the new Buy America guidelines.
23 min
169
Dissecting the Indo Pacific Economic Framework ...
The Trade Guys feature Elina Noor and Greg Poling to discuss complexities of the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
27 min
170
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.
25 min
171
The Rant is Due
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.
22 min
172
UK-US Deal, Russia Sanctions, and Reglobalization
The Trade Guys discuss the latest developments on the financial situation in heavily sanctioned Russia.
23 min
173
Russia Sanctions and Supply Chains
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.
23 min
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The Whole Enchilada: Sanctions, Semiconductors,...
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.
28 min
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Ukraine Impacts (Continued)
This week, the Trade Guys dive deeper into the implications of Ukraine for the international economy.
24 min