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The Trade Guys

257 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 118 ratings

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].

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Episodes

Steel Tariffs, Ways and Means Trade Bills, and Ambassador Tai’s Hill Hearings

April 22, 2024 15:01 - 33 minutes

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss Biden’s proposed tariffs on Chinese steel imports, the House Ways and Means Committee trade bills, and the Katherine Tai hearings on Capitol Hill.

Unpacking the Villars Framework

April 15, 2024 15:51 - 37 minutes

This week on the Trade Guys, we discuss the Villars Framework and sustainable trade with our guest, Dan Esty.

The National Trade Estimate Report, Biden-Xi Phone Call, and Falling Chinese FDI

April 08, 2024 14:34 - 26 minutes

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, President Biden and President Xi's meeting, and falling Chinese foreign direct investment. 

Investor-State Dispute Settlement Mechanism, Baltimore Bridge Collapse, and China’s WTO Complaint

April 01, 2024 14:17 - 33 minutes

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss House lawmakers’ call for the removal of CAFTA-DR’s investor-state dispute settlement mechanism, the trade consequences of the Baltimore bridge collapse, and China’s WTO complaint concerning U.S. electric vehicle subsidies.

USMCA and Shipbuilding

March 25, 2024 16:49 - 23 minutes

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we discuss USMCA’s Rapid Response Mechanism and steel tariffs, as well as the United Steel Workers petition to investigate Chinese shipbuilding.

Nippon Steel and Tiktok

March 18, 2024 16:53 - 31 minutes

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the House's vote to ban Tiktok and updates from the Nippon Steel acquisition. 

MC13 Recap

March 11, 2024 13:18 - 29 minutes

On this episode of The Trade Guys, we recap the 13th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference (MC13). 

Data Flows, Cranes, and Cars

March 01, 2024 18:28 - 32 minutes

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the new executive order restricting the export of data flows, and the level of threat that Chinese made cars and cranes pose to the United States.

Looking Ahead to MC13

February 23, 2024 18:03 - 32 minutes

In this week's episode of Trade Guys, we'll discuss next week's 13th WTO Ministerial Conference.

Trade Leadership, Protesting Farmers, and Data Flows

February 16, 2024 16:52 - 31 minutes

On this episode of the trade guy, we discuss trade leadership in Washington, the ongoing farmer protests in Europe, and data flows.

LNG Exports, the Trade Deficit, and Tin Mill Steel

February 09, 2024 16:25 - 32 minutes

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the LNG exports, the U.S.'s latest trade data, and an update to the tin mill steel dumping case.

Nippon Steel, TTC, and Digital Trade

February 02, 2024 15:30 - 34 minutes

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the pending Nippon Steel acquisition of United States Steel Corp, the outcomes of the recent Trade and Technology Council meeting, and how the Digital Markets Act is impacting U.S. businesses.

Market Migrations: Birds, EU Economic Security, Friendshoring

January 26, 2024 15:44 - 31 minutes

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss bird flu vaccines, the new EU economic security initiatives, and friendshoring.

China Supply Chains, U.S.-India Trade, and LNG Exports

January 22, 2024 16:25 - 36 minutes

On this episode of Trade Guys, we discuss Chinese supply chain realignments, the U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum, and LNG exports.

Legacy Chips, Auto Exports, and the Red Sea

January 12, 2024 17:05 - 33 minutes

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss China's dominance of the global legacy chip and automotive markets, as well as the Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. 

2024 Trade Outlook

January 05, 2024 15:18 - 25 minutes

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss our outlook for U.S. trade in 2024. 

Potential Solutions for the Global Trading System

December 15, 2023 15:59 - 33 minutes

In this week’s episode of The Trade Guys, we follow up with some ideas on how to tackle the trade challenges posed in the previous episode.

Looming Challenges to the Global Trading System

December 08, 2023 14:33 - 36 minutes

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, we’ll talk about some of the biggest challenges facing the global trading system as we wind down 2023.

COP 28, USMCA, and Whiskey Tariffs

December 01, 2023 17:38 - 29 minutes

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, we’ll talk about COP 28 and Trade Day, the USMCA panel on dairy, and the role of U.S. Whiskey in tariff negotiations with the EU.

APEC, IPEF, and the Biden-Xi Meeting

November 17, 2023 20:01 - 26 minutes

On today's episode of Trade Guys, we'll discuss the state of IPEF negotiations, the APEC summit, and the Biden-Xi meeting. 

U.S.-Africa Trade

November 03, 2023 15:28 - 38 minutes

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss Africa and AGOA with Dr. Zainab Usman, Director of the Africa Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. 

WTO e-Commerce Policy, Graphite, and Halloween

October 27, 2023 14:16 - 26 minutes

This week on The Trade Guys, we discuss the U.S.'s shift on WTO e-commerce policy, China's export controls on graphite, and how trade impacts the price of Halloween.

Chip Export Control Update, US-EU Summit, and the TRIPS Waiver

October 20, 2023 18:05 - 31 minutes

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss the semiconductor export controls update, the US-EU summit, and the TRIPS Waiver.

Canada Tax and APEP

October 13, 2023 16:43 - 27 minutes

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss Canada’s proposed Digital Services Tax and APEP.

Barr Bill, the Anniversary of October 7th, and China Paranoia

October 06, 2023 16:12 - 27 minutes

Today on the Trade Guys, we discuss Representative Barr's bill to increase sanctions on China and the one-year anniversary of the October 7th semiconductor export control regulations.

Government Shutdown, WTO Reform, and Global Trade Slowdown

September 29, 2023 14:54 - 28 minutes

In this week's episode of Trade Guys, we talk about the government shutdowns' impact on trade, WTO reform, and the overall slowdown in global trade.

China's EV subsidies and the renewal of the GSP

September 25, 2023 17:23 - 27 minutes

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we are discussing China's EV subsidies and the potential renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences.

Samsung, the U.S.-Korea-Japan Trilateral Agreement, and KBO with Amb. Lippert

September 18, 2023 13:47 - 34 minutes

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we are joined by special guest, former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert, to discuss the current state of U.S.-Korea economic relations.

Raimondo in China and the G20

September 11, 2023 13:47 - 28 minutes

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we unpack Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's visit to China and the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting.

Tariff Man and Canned Food

August 25, 2023 17:19 - 25 minutes

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, we’ll talk about Former President Trump’s proposed tariff plan, the latest on the WTO Section 232, and tin mill steel.

Green Steel, China Imports, and Infant Formula

August 18, 2023 18:58 - 24 minutes

This week’s episode of Trade Guys discusses the EU-US green steel and aluminum negotiations, the latest import data from China, and the aftermath of last year’s infant formula shortage. 

Taiwan Bill, Public Opinion and Outbound Investment

August 14, 2023 19:05 - 33 minutes

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss President Biden's signing of the Taiwan Bill, public opinion and trade, and the outbound investment screening Executive Order

Legacy Chips and E-Commerce

August 03, 2023 18:54 - 33 minutes

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss China’s rush into legacy chips and the state of e-commerce.

Outbound Investment, Made in America, and AGOA

July 31, 2023 13:16 - 25 minutes

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss the Senate’s recent outbound investment mechanism, Made in America week, and renewing AGOA.

Acronyms Galore

July 21, 2023 18:05 - 31 minutes

On this episode of Trade Guys, we discuss the Biden administration’s meeting with top semiconductor companies, the IPEF round in Busan, and OECD Pillar Two. 

Waiting for Shrems

July 18, 2023 17:35 - 27 minutes

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we discuss the EU-US data privacy framework, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to China, and the International Maritime Organization meetings.

Chips Wars: China Strikes Back

July 06, 2023 19:42 - 25 minutes

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss China's new export controls on gallium and germanium, the Biden Export Council's latest recommendations, and Deputy National Security Adviser Mike Pyle's recent emphasis on investment instead of trade. 

EU Security, USMCA, and Modi

June 29, 2023 18:51 - 25 minutes

In this episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss the EU’s Draft Security Strategy, the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism, and the Modi visit to the United States.

Ripe Opportunities: Blinken Visits China, the Florida Tomato Exchange, and the “Build it in America Act”

June 26, 2023 15:05 - 30 minutes

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about Blinken’s visit to China, the renewed U.S.-Mexico tomato dispute, and the House Ways and Means “Build it in America Act.”

Trade Policy and Circumvention

June 16, 2023 19:32 - 30 minutes

This week, the Trade Guys discuss Katherine Tai’s speech on trade policy, the Taiwan Trade Agreement Implementation Act, and the reintroduction of “Levelling the Playing Field 2.0".

Oh, Canada: Amb. Raymond Chrétien Meets the Trade Guys

June 08, 2023 15:09 - 28 minutes

On this episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill are joined by former Canadian Ambassador Chretien to discuss the importance of the US-Canada economic relationship, as well as trade issues between the two countries from USMCA to the Inflation Reduction Act.

The Airing of Grievances

June 05, 2023 12:53 - 26 minutes

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about the first in-person conversation between U.S. and Chinese commerce officials, China and Brazil’s deal to bypass the U.S. dollar in their transactions, and the latest IPEF ministerial in Detroit.

Econ Coercion, Micron Ban and More

May 31, 2023 16:25 - 27 minutes

Up next on the Trade Guys, they talk about G7, Micron, and the conclusion of the first phase of the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade.

Gen Z Meets the Trade Guys

May 18, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes

On this episode of The Trade Guys, Bill and Scott meet with students from the University of South Florida to share their trade wisdom.

Let's Get Wonky

May 12, 2023 13:13 - 28 minutes

On the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about the new House outbound investment screening bill, pushback from developing economies on IPEF digital trade, and they revisit cross-border subsidy probes.

Rant Fest!

May 05, 2023 13:40 - 27 minutes

On the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about Jake Sullivan’s speech last week, IPEF, and how new EU legislation will impact US companies.   Click here for a link to The Trade Guys Crash Course.

Music To My Ears!

April 27, 2023 17:26 - 25 minutes

Coming up on the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s speech on China, the South Korean state visit, and EU digital regulations.

Is Big Bad?

April 21, 2023 13:09 - 29 minutes

On this episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about EU digital trade, AGOA, and the US Chamber of Commerce.

Friendship is in the Eye of the Beholder

April 14, 2023 17:26 - 34 minutes

On this week’s episode, the Trade Guys talk about the Transatlantic trade relationship in light of European officials’ visit to China, Indonesia’s plan to propose a critical minerals deal with the U.S., and the state of globalization. Here is the link to The Trade Guys Crash Course: https://www.csis.org/executive-education/courses/crash-course-trade-policy-trade-guys

The Center is Complicated

April 07, 2023 13:21 - 27 minutes

On the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about the G7 trade ministers meeting and WTO reform, then they’ll talk about CPTPP and what’s going on between the US and China.

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