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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. 

 

The Trade Guys is produced by Gina Kim.

Podcast Series by Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch

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USMCA Review and Autos with Jennifer Safavian

Bill and Scott host Jennifer Safavian, President & CEO of Autos Drive America, to discuss North American auto supply chains and the key issues at stake for automakers in USMCA review.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — May 19, 2026

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U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions, New PRC Extraterritorial Rules, and Russia Sanctions Approaches

Bill and Scott discuss the state of U.S.-Canada trade relations in the context of USMCA review, new Chinese regulations aimed at preventing foreign companies from shifting their supply chains out of the country, and EU and U.S. approaches to sanctioning Russia.

Podcast Episode by Alex Kisling, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — May 4, 2026

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The Trade Guys

Tariff Refund Process, Trade Over Aid, and USTR Greer Testifies

Bill and Scott give an update on the launch of the tariff refund process, discuss the U.S. "Trade Over Aid" initiative and break down Jameison Greer's congressional testimony on the administration's trade agenda.
 

Podcast Episode by Alex Kisling, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — April 27, 2026

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Hormuz Blockade Impacts and Trump's New Tariff Playbook

On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott unpack the latest on the economic impacts of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. They also look at the Trump administration's efforts to implement tariffs under Sections 122 and 301.

Podcast Episode by Alex Kisling, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — April 20, 2026

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The Trade Guys

SCOTUS Decision Check-in, U.S. Cuba Relations, and USMCA Updates

Bill and Scott discuss the SCOTUS ruling on the IEEPA tariffs one month after its decision, unpack the challenges and sanctions in the U.S.-Cuba relationship, and give an update on USMCA. 

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — March 23, 2026

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