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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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Port Strike, Critical Technology Ties with India, and EU Deforestation Regulation

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we unpack the ramifications of the port strike currently impacting the East Coast and Gulf. Next, we look at U.S.-India collaboration on critical minerals and semiconductors, as well as the recently delayed EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Podcast Episode by Evan Brown, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — October 7, 2024

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Trump-Harris Economic Plans and a U.S. Ban on Connected Vehicle Technology Imports

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we dive into the economic records and agendas of the two major presidential candidates. We also cover the Commerce Department's proposed ban on the import and sale of connected vehicle technologies from China and Russia.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — September 30, 2024

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The Trade Guys

A Deep Dive on the Chinese Economy with Scott Kennedy

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we are lucky to be joined by Scott Kennedy, the Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at CSIS. Discussion topics include the origins of China's economic downturn, Taiwanese investment in China, and what the future may hold for the world's second-largest economy and its trade relationships.

Podcast Episode by William Alan Reinsch, Scott Miller, Evan Brown, and Scott Kennedy — September 23, 2024

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New Export Controls, the Draghi Report, and Plans to Block Nippon Steel Deal

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss the Commerce Department's recent export controls on quantum computing and other advanced technologies, a new report on European economic competitiveness from Mario Draghi, and reporting that the Biden Administration plans to block Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel. 

Podcast Episode by William Alan Reinsch, Scott Miller, and Evan Brown — September 16, 2024

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The China Challenge: Tariffs from Canada, Deepening Ties with the EU, and the Drawbacks of De-Risking in India

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we look at how diverse countries from around the world are managing their respective trade relationships with China. Topics include the recent Canadian tariffs on Chinese EVs, the EU's trade connections with China, and why de-risking in India may not mean a clean break from China. 

Podcast Episode by William Alan Reinsch, Scott Miller, and Evan Brown — September 9, 2024

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The Trade Guys

Challenges to the EU EV Tariffs, Prospects for Congressional Trade Action, and Diversification from China

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we check in on the EU’s electric vehicle tariffs after a Chinese WTO challenge, opine on whether congressional action on trade should be expected before the new administration, and explore a recent study on U.S. diversification away from China by the Rhodium Group.

Podcast Episode by Evan Brown, William Alan Reinsch, and Scott Miller — August 19, 2024

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The Trade Guys

AGOA Forum, APEP Ministerial, and E-Commerce JSI

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we dissect the recent African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP) trade ministerial in Quito, and the WTO Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on Electronic Commerce.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and Evan Brown — August 5, 2024

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The Trade Guys

Defending the Dollar with Mark Sobel

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we are joined by Mark Sobel, a longtime veteran of the U.S. Treasury Department and expert on monetary policy. We discuss the global dominance of the U.S. dollar and potential challenges to its status. 

Podcast Episode by William Alan Reinsch and Scott Miller — July 31, 2024

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