Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business

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The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of international economics and U.S. geostrategy. Our mission is to provide policymakers with rigorous, data-driven analysis and actionable recommendations to strengthen America's economic security and strategic position in an increasingly complex global economy. Through empirical research and policy analysis, the Program anchors growth, opportunity, and strategic partnerships at the heart of economic security strategy.

As a bridge between academic research and practical policymaking, the Economics Program hosts high-level events and develops educational programming for government officials, industry professionals, and the public. Through intellectual leadership and sustained engagement, the Program seeks to define the field of economic security for the current era while building the next generation of policy professionals who will shape America's geoeconomic future.

The Economics Program structures its research around our vision of the four pillars of economic security, which are:

Strengthens economic resilience through innovation and investment, workforce development, and a robust industrial base, including research on immigration reform and regulatory barriers that impact U.S. economic growth.

Deepens ties with allies and partners through aligned industrial policies, joint technology development, shared standards, and integrated trade and supply chains, particularly in countering economic coercion and building resilient networks.

Examines the use of sanctions, export controls, and investment screening to deter economic coercion – both unilaterally and in coordination with partners – evaluating their effectiveness and strategic impact.

Drives global economic governance and builds coalitions to address shared geoeconomic challenges, including mega-trends like demographic transition, technological acceleration, and climate change.

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How China Weaponizes Agriculture Trade

China's recent ban on Japanese seafood imports is just one instance in a growing trend of Beijing's use of agricultural import restrictions to exert political pressure on other countries.

Video — January 8, 2026

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Photo: Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images

What’s Next for AGOA?

Commentary by Michael H. Gary and Hugh Grant-Chapman

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The Trade Guys

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.

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China vs. the World, Chips Tariffs, and Global Minimum Tax

Bill and Scott discuss the carveout for U.S. multinationals from key parts of the OECD’s 15% global minimum tax framework. They also unpack the unconventional announced semiconductor 232 tariffs and escalating diplomatic and economic tension between China and Japan. 

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

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Bright Shiny Objects

This week, Bill Reinsch argues that the Trump administration’s approach to policymaking weakens public understanding and accountability.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — January 20, 2026

Tech Edge: A Living Playbook for America’s Technology Long Game

Winning the tech race is not about any single breakthrough. Leadership requires competing across the full menu of technologies, developing the dexterity to build at speed and scale, and defending our domestic markets from nonmarket competition.

Report by Navin Girishankar, Mark P. Dallas, Sree Ramaswamy, Scott Kennedy, Philip Luck, Joseph Majkut, Ilaria Mazzocco, Erin L. Murphy, Matt Pearl, Richard M. Rossow, Sujai Shivakumar, Chris Borges, Ray Cai, and Ryan Featherston — January 20, 2026

Hedged Bets on the U.S.-China AI Race

Whether open versus closed source or state versus private capital, the United States and China play distinct roles in building and setting the standards for global innovation. The question is not who wins the race, but whether either can finish without the other's capabilities.

Blog Post by Richard Gray and Michael H. Gary — January 20, 2026

Starting Up the Competition: Japan’s Mobile Software Act

Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act is an intervention operating alongside efforts across workforce norms, venture finance, and stock exchange reform. The promise of competition policy can only be realized through these interlocking reforms – otherwise, Japan’s framework will penalize incumbents without empowering emergent challengers.

Blog Post by Richard Gray — January 16, 2026

Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026

Please join the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy (GFP) Department's annual preview of political, economic, and security developments across the region.

Event — January 14, 2026

The Trade Guys

The Trade Guys x Simply Trade: One Messy Trade Year

The Trade Guys kick off 2026 with a special crossover episode featuring the Simply Trade podcast’s Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles. Together, the group explores what’s ahead for 2026, focusing on major global trade battlefronts including the Supreme Court, WTO, and USMCA.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — January 13, 2026

CSIS The Trade Guys

Everything Is Connected

This week, Bill Reinsch describes how policy can have unintended consequences and the importance of having processes that allow for informed decisionmaking.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — January 12, 2026

A Partial Look Ahead

This week, Bill Reinsch looks ahead at three high-profile trade events that will anchor global trade in 2026.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — January 5, 2026