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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Ukraine Impacts
The Trade Guys discuss the situation in Ukraine, and recent announcements from the White House.
24 min
177
Holy Guacamole, Avocado Trade Being Disrupted?
This week, the Trade Guys discuss solar tariffs, Mexican avocados, and digital trade.
28 min
178
U.S.-Japan Agreement on Steel, the Indo-Pacific...
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.
26 min
179
Infighting and Factions in the White House over...
The Trade Guys discuss the current state of U.S. trade policy.
24 min
180
The America COMPETES Act, Semiconductors, and S...
The Trade Guys discuss the America COMPETES Act and new data from the Commerce Department.
29 min
181
De Minimis, Rules of Origin, and Breaking the I...
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.
28 min
182
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 and USMCA auto rules of origin.
31 min
183
Dairy Dispute, Walmart vs. China, and 2022 Loo...
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.
30 min
184
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.
26 min
185
The EU's New Trade Weapon, EV Tax Credits, and ...
In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss the EU's proposal for an anti-coercion trade weapon.
23 min
186
Industrial Policy, IPEF, USTR Trip to India, an...
Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys talk about the latest updates to the reconciliation bill, and new developments in the US-India trade relationship.
28 min
187
Discussing Listening for America's Latest Repor...
In this episode, the Trade Guys invite Cathy Novelli, a former trade negotiator and State Department official, for a conversation about Listening for America's recent report.
30 min
188
Digital Trade, COP26, and Fish Friends
In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss USTR Tai's remarks on digital trade and gaps in the Biden Administration's policy approach in the Indo-Pacific region.
30 min
189
Discussing U.S. Trade Policy with Ed Gresser
In this episode, the Trade Guys invite Ed Gresser from the Progressive Policy Institute for a chat on U.S. trade policy in the Trump and Biden administrations.
32 min
190
APEC: The Art of What’s Possible
On this week’s episode, the Trade Guys host Monica Hardy Whaley of the National Center for APEC and discuss past successes and upcoming agenda items at APEC, from digital policy to inclusivity and sustainability.
28 min
191
Cookie Monster's Supply Chain Crisis and WTO Up...
In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss supply chain challenges, and the lack of shipping containers and truck drivers, storage availability at ports, and shortages in the food industry.
26 min
192
Discussing CPTPP with the Hon. Tim Groser
In this episode, the Trade Guys host the Honorable Tim Groser, Former Minister of Trade of New Zealand, for a conversation on TPP and CPTPP.
32 min
193
A Recap of CSIS's Event with Ambassador Katheri...
In this episode, Andrew returns from his summer break and chats with the Trade Guys about Ambassador Katherine Tai's remarks at CSIS's public event.
24 min
194
The Inaugural TTC Meeting, Agricultural Trade, ...
The Trade Guys preview what to expect from the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council, from export controls to semiconductors.
27 min
195
The U.S. and Ireland: A Conversation with Dan M...
The Trade Guys welcome Ambassador Dan Mulhall for a conversation on Brexit, Ireland's economy and proposals for a Digital Services Tax.
29 min
196
The Trade Guys Live: Trade Policy Chat at UMD's...
The Trade Guys speak at the University of Maryland's Center for Global Business for their first installment of the Distinguished Speakers in International Business Series of the academic year.
59 min
197
Export Controls, Markups on the Hill, and Buy A...
In this week’s Trade Guys episode, the Trade Guys discuss export controls and emerging technology.
33 min
198
APEC, Solar Panels, and USMCA Rules of Origin
In this episode of the Trade Guys, we cover the Vice President’s trip to the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. solar industry, and the North American automobile industry.
26 min
199
The Trade Guys Live: Discussing U.S. Trade Poli...
The Trade Guys welcome the American Committee on Foreign Relations Young Leaders Initiative for a live Q&A.
43 min
200
U.S.-Africa Trade Ministerial, WTO Forecast, an...
Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss USTR Tai’s decision to convene a U.S.-Africa trade ministerial.
28 min