Hugh Grant-Chapman

Fellow, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
Hugh Nolan Grant-Chapman

Hugh Grant-Chapman is a fellow with the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). His research focuses on trade, innovation strategy, and Chinese economic policy. Hugh previously worked at the Center for Democracy and Technology, where he researched civic technology, privacy protection, and AI governance. He has also completed a Fulbright grant in Taiwan and a graduate internship at the Taiwan office of the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration. Hugh holds an MA in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a BA in political science from Westmont College.

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Transshipment Crackdowns Won’t Fix the U.S.-China Trade Imbalance

The White House alleges that Chinese exports are being rerouted through third countries to circumvent U.S. tariffs. By analyzing transshipment activity and substantive supply chain shifts, CSIS challenges this diagnosis and highlights persistent structural issues.

Commentary by Hugh Grant-Chapman — October 29, 2026

Understanding President Trump’s New Tariffs on Canadian Imports

On July 20, President Trump formally invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 for the first time to impose 50 percent duties against a significant range of Canadian products. Our experts explain the statute and its global implications.

Critical Questions by Christopher Gundermann, Hugh Grant-Chapman, and Diego Marroquín Bitar — July 21, 2026

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Understanding President Trump’s New Tariffs on Canadian Imports

An audio version of "⁠Understanding President Trump’s New Tariffs on Canadian Imports⁠," a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Christopher Gundermann, Hugh Grant-Chapman, and Diego Marroquín Bitar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Gundermann, Hugh Grant-Chapman, and Diego Marroquín Bitar — July 21, 2026

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How Might the Trump-Xi Summit Impact U.S. Farmers?

The U.S. agricultural industry has borne the brunt of the recent U.S.-China trade conflict. Now, farmers watch closely as Presidents Trump and Xi seek a potential agreement in Beijing, but longer-term structural trends make a quick fix unlikely.

Commentary by Hugh Grant-Chapman — May 13, 2026

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How Might the Trump-Xi Summit Impact U.S. Farmers?

An audio version of "⁠How Might the Trump-Xi Summit Impact U.S. Farmers?⁠," a new Commentary by CSIS's Hugh Grant-Chapman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Hugh Grant-Chapman — May 13, 2026

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Revitalizing U.S.-Pacific Ties Through Kava Diplomacy

An audio version of “⁠Revitalizing U.S.-Pacific Ties Through Kava Diplomacy,⁠” a new commentary by CSIS’s John Augé and Hugh Grant-Chapman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by John Augé and Hugh Grant-Chapman — February 23, 2026

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China’s Embodied AI: A Conversation with William Hannas and Hugh Grant-Chapman

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, William Hannas and Hugh Grant‑Chapman join us to discuss key findings from Bill’s new report, China’s Embodied AI: A Path to AGI, as well as the CSIS report Is China Leading the Robotics Revolution?

Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin and Hugh Grant-Chapman — February 13, 2026

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