Evan Brown

Program Manager and Research Assistant, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
Evan Brown

Evan is the program manager and research assistant for the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Previously, he was a research assistant for the Strategic Technologies Program at CSIS. Prior to joining CSIS, he spent a year teaching English in Valencia, Spain. He has also held internships at the Future of Privacy Forum and PSB Insights. Evan graduated cum laude from Bowdoin College with a BA in Government and Computer Science, where he received the Breckenridge Research Fellowship to study AI and computational game theory. He is proficient in Spanish and several coding languages.

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The Trade Guys

EU-U.S. Tensions, Economic Indicators, and Zeroing Out Tariffs

Ongoing challenges to the EU-U.S. trade relationship, the early data on the macroeconomic impacts of the tariffs both home and abroad, and a recent executive order zeroing out tariffs on a select range of goods deemed not available in the United States.

Podcast Episode by William Alan Reinsch, Scott Miller, and Evan Brown — September 15, 2025

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The Trade Guys

The IEEPA Bombshell, WTO Pocket Rescission, and Export Licenses to China

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we react to the recent decision from the Federal Court of Appeals on the use of IEEPA for tariffs, look at a rare pocket rescission targeting the WTO, and talk about the revocation of export licenses to China for TSMC, SK Hynix, and Samsung.

Podcast Episode by Evan Brown, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — September 8, 2025

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The Trade Guys

Demystifying De Minimis with the Simply Trade Podcast

On this special crossover episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott are joined by Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles of the Simply Trade Podcast to talk de minimis and current trade policy.

Podcast Episode by Evan Brown, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — September 2, 2025

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The Trade Guys

Chip Dealmaking and 232 Investigations

The Trade Guys discuss the Trump administration’s latest deals with respect to AI chips going to China, and also get into the growing list of Section 232 investigations and where they may be headed.

Podcast Episode by Evan Brown, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — August 25, 2025

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The Trade Guys

Escalating Tariff Fights with Brazil and India and how U.S. Efforts Impact Russia and China

The Trade Guys bring in Philip Luck to talk about the 50% tariffs the Trump administration has applied to Brazil and India and why they may represent a new frontier. They also reflect on how U.S. tariffs on third countries and sanctions are impacting Russia and China. 

Podcast Episode by Evan Brown, Philip Luck, and William Alan Reinsch — August 11, 2025

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The Trade Guys

Analyzing the Latest U.S. Deals and Ongoing Negotiations with the PRC

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we examine two recent tariff and investment deals that the Trump administration has made with the European Union and the Republic of Korea. We also give an update on how trade negotiations with China are progressing.

Podcast Episode by Evan Brown, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — August 4, 2025

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The Trade Guys

Putting Economic Pressure on Russia and New Tariff Agreements

The Trade Guys look at U.S. efforts to use tariffs to put pressure on Russia, plus new announced deals and those on the horizon, including with Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, and the EU.

Podcast Episode by Evan Brown, Philip Luck, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — July 28, 2025

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The Trade Guys

The Show Must Go On: New Tariffs and the Role of the Dollar

The Trade Guys talk through new tariff announcements and where negotiations may be headed, the role of the dollar in the international monetary system, and what scenarios could lead to de-dollarization. They also pay tribute to our friend and colleague Andrew Schwartz. 

Podcast Episode by Evan Brown, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — July 21, 2025

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Three Points on Trump’s “Reciprocal” Tariffs

Beginning on April 9, the United States will impose country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs targeting 57 named countries, with rates reaching as high as 50 percent. At a minimum, each country will pay a 10 percent tariff, which went into effect on April 5.

Analysis by Barath Harithas, Evan Brown, and Catharine Mouradian — April 7, 2025

“Liberation Day” Tariffs Explained

This analysis from the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business unpacks the April 2 tariff announcements from the White House.

Commentary by Barath Harithas, Kyle Meng, Evan Brown, and Catharine Mouradian — April 3, 2025