Thibault Denamiel

Fellow, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
Thibault Denamiel

Thibault Denamiel is a fellow with the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). His expertise includes the intersection of trade and U.S. national security, industrial policy, critical supply chains de-risking, and commercial diplomacy. His previous work includes researching the role of immigration policy on innovation in critical sectors, economic security tools such as export controls, and outbound investment screening; mapping security-critical supply chains; and transatlantic cooperation on climate and trade policy. His work has been featured in Politico, CNN, South China Morning Post, Voice of America, and other publications. Before joining CSIS, Thibault had professional experiences with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the International Trade Administration, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, among others. Thibault holds an MA in international relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a BA in international relations with honors from New York University.

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The United States Needs a Strategic Sector Visa

As immigration policy will be a key policy discussion point in 2025, the United States should create a legal pathway for foreign job seekers in sectors critical to U.S. economic security.

Commentary by Thibault Denamiel and Catharine Mouradian — December 20, 2024

Revenue Implications of Tax Cut and Jobs Act Provisions in 2025

Now that the election frenzy is over, policymakers must decide the fate of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s expiring provisions. The president-elect supports extending the TCJA, despite an expected deficit hike, while public opinion remains split on its effectiveness. 

Report by Sanam Rasool, William Alan Reinsch, and Thibault Denamiel — December 19, 2024

The State of Maritime Supply-Chain Threats

The global maritime supply chains primer from the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business identifies and assesses current and potential key threats to seaborne trade.

Commentary by Thibault Denamiel and Evan Brown — November 4, 2024

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Harmonizing Inbound Investment Screening

An audio version of “Harmonizing Inbound Investment Screening,” a new commentary by CSIS’s David Korn, Thibault Denamiel, and William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by David Korn, Thibault Denamiel, and William Alan Reinsch — August 19, 2024

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Harmonizing Inbound Investment Screening

The proliferation and growing complexity of inbound investment screeners across U.S. allies and partners highlights both the challenges and opportunities for CFIUS in enhancing international coordination.

Commentary by David Korn, Thibault Denamiel, and William Alan Reinsch — August 16, 2024

Crafting a Robust U.S. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

This latest CSIS report outlines the intricate legislative landscape of U.S. climate and trade policies and explores the complexities of the design and implementation of a U.S. carbon border adjustment mechanism, as well as the tax revenue implications of the mechanism.

Brief by Sanam Rasool, William Alan Reinsch, and Thibault Denamiel — August 8, 2024

The Debate on ISDS Climate Carve-Outs: Insights from APEP

In the run up to the Americas Partnership trade ministerial, the CSIS Scholl Chair in International Business analyzes calls for members to reform their international investment agreements.

Commentary by David Korn, Thibault Denamiel, and William Alan Reinsch — July 31, 2024