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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 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 Gina Kim.

Podcast Series by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz

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Lessons and Next Steps from Deals with China and the UK

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we unpack the Geneva agreement between the U.S. and China to deescalate their trade war. We also look at the US-UK framework agreement and what lessons it offers for other countries looking to negotiate with the Trump administration.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, William Alan Reinsch, and Scott Miller — May 15, 2025

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The Trade Guys

Tariff Talk Live at BAFT

The Trade Guys were honored to open the third day of the BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) Global Annual Meeting in Washington. They discuss the latest buzz around tariffs and take questions from the live audience.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — May 9, 2025

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The Trade Guys

The Amazon Kerfuffle, Tariff Negotiations Update, and Non-Tariff Barriers

The Trade Guys discuss the White House-Amazon kerfuffle, ongoing tariff negotiations with other countries, and dig into what the administration considers to be non-tariff barriers.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — May 5, 2025

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The Trade Guys

Mapping the Impacts of Tariffs with Stephen Lamar

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we welcome Stephen Lamar, President and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, for his perspectives on the impacts of tariffs on supply chains and domestic production. 

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — April 29, 2025

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Letters from the Trade War: Polling, Chinese Export Controls, and Negotiations

The Trade Guys discuss recent public opinion polling on the Trump administration's tariff policies, China's retaliatory export controls on critical minerals, and the current outlook for partners seeking to make a deal with the White House. 

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — April 18, 2025

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The Trade Guys

Emergency Trade Guys: Tariff Whiplash and Chinese Decoupling

On another emergency episode of the Trade Guys, Bill, Scott, Andrew, and Phil react to President Trump's 90-day pause of his planned reciprocal tariffs, recent swings in stock and bond markets, and the ramifications of an escalating trade war with China. 

Podcast Episode by Philip Luck, Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — April 10, 2025

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The Trade Guys

Techno-Nationalism with Alex Capri

This week, Bill and Scott talk to author and professor Alex Capri about his new book Techno-Nationalism: How It's Reshaping Trade, Geopolitics and Society.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — April 8, 2025

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The Trade Guys

Liberation Day Fallout and What Comes Next

On this bonus episode of the Trade Guys, we unpack the latest news about the impacts of the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs and how markets, trading partners, and consumers will respond. 

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — April 8, 2025

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The Trade Guys

Emergency Trade Guys: Reciprocal Tariff Reactions

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Andrew give their first takes on the April 2 tariff announcements from the White House.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and William Alan Reinsch — April 3, 2025

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The Trade Guys

The Trade Guys Join the Tholos Talks Podcast to Talk Trump 2.0

Bill and Scott join Jake E. Jennings, Basilinna Chair of the Americas, Trade, and Tech, on the Basilinna Institute's Tholos Talks podcast. They offer expert insights on the shifting landscape of global trade, as well as the origins of their own show.

Podcast Episode by William Alan Reinsch and Scott Miller — April 1, 2025

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