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The Trade Guys

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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 TradeGuys@csis.org.

The Trade Guys is produced by Julia Kim.

Podcast Episodes

Biden's Pick for USTR and the 2020 Year in Review
December 18, 2020

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys react to Katherine Tai, Biden's nominee for USTR, and reflect on the past year's trade news. They'll also give a few predictions for the year ahead and what's to come under a new administration.

Trade Rebound and Vaccine Diplomacy
December 9, 2020

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys break down the latest trade data. Were predictions of Covid-19 causing globalization’s demise premature? Plus, they’ll explain efforts at the WTO to waive IP protections for Covid-related medical goods and President Trump’s new effort to prevent vaccine exports until all Americans have been vaccinated.

EU Reset, Taiwan Brawl, and the First 100 Days
December 2, 2020

In this episode, the Trade Guys react to the EU’s proposal for a wide-ranging policy reset with the incoming Biden administration. Plus, they’ll make sense of a melee that broke out on the floor of the Taiwanese Parliament last week over a proposal to allow imports of U.S. pork treated with a certain additive. And, Bill and Scott explain what they’d do on trade policy if they were president for a day.

RCEP & Biden’s Trade Transition Gets Underway
November 20, 2020

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys breakdown what RCEP – a new mega trade deal in Asia – means for the U.S. economically and strategically. Plus, they’ll analyze what’s happening on Biden’s trade transition team and how they’ll shape policy and personnel in the administration. And, they’ll take a look at a new ban on investment into certain Chinese companies.

Exit Trump, Enter Biden
November 11, 2020

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys react to Vice President Biden winning the presidential election. They’ll break down how he’ll approach a packed trade agenda, a divided Congress, and China.

WTO DG Drama, the UK Goes Solo, and Trump in Review
October 29, 2020

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys break down the U.S. decision to block the consensus pick for the next WTO Director-General. Plus, they’ll review the UK’s first post-Brexit trade deal with Japan. And they’ll review the last four years of trade policy under the Trump administration.

Brazil Mini-Deal, China's Own Entity List, and an Ag Check In
October 22, 2020

In this episode, guest host Jack Caporal and the Trade Guys break down the Trump administration's new mini deal with Brazil. They explain what's in it, why it matters, and why some lawmakers and private sector stakeholders aren't pleased with the agreement. Plus, we'll explain China's move to establish its own entity list, which could blacklist U.S. companies. And, farmers are receiving record levels of support - will the election change their trade fortunes?

U.S.-EU Conflict in the Skies and Online
October 14, 2020

In this episode, guest host Jack Caporal and the Trade Guys break down the latest news in the Boeing-Airbus dispute and catch up on negotiations for a digital services tax.

Trade Pickup, Blueberry Blues, and 301 Redux
October 7, 2020

In this episode, Andrew and Trade Guys break down the latest trade numbers. Plus they’ll dig into a new safeguard investigation concerning blueberries . And, they’ll catch up on the latest Section 301 news regarding Vietnam and new domestic lawsuits.

Live with Swedish Ambassador Karin Olofsdotter
October 5, 2020

In this episode, the Trade Guys are joined by Sweden’s Ambassador to the United States, Karin Olofsdotter, for a special taping from the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Executive Forum.

Bill, Scott, and Ambassador Olofsdotter discuss how Swedish companies are navigating the U.S. market amid protectionist rhetoric and the election, how to improve U.S.-EU cooperation in light of China’s growing economic influence, and how Covid-19 is reshaping global trade.

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