Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business

The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business focuses on international economic issues and how they impact U.S. competitiveness and economic security. Key areas of focus will include trade policy, supply chain resilience, investment policy, international finance, commercial diplomacy, and new economic alliances.

Established in 1981, the Scholl Chair examines the relationship of international trade and investment to economic growth, innovation, and development. In a time of accelerating global integration and financial instability, America’s role on the world stage is influenced by its ability to effectively integrate trade and international economic objectives into its broader foreign policy.

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Every week, Bill Reinsch writes short commentaries on recent trade policy developments. Read his columns here.

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Sourcing Requirements and U.S. Technological Competitiveness

In a new brief, the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair examines Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) initiatives, including its “Buy America” requirements and recommends ways to improve Buy America tools for U.S. economic security. 

Brief by Evan Brown and Thibault Denamiel — March 5, 2025

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United States and China: Who’s Zoomin’ Who?

This week, Bill Reinsch considers the terms of the recent tariff reduction agreement between the United States and China, arguing that the broader issues left unaddressed are unlikely to be satisfactorily resolved in subsequent deals.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — May 19, 2025

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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 hosted every week by H. Andrew Schwartz at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C.

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Economics Program and Scholl Chair Events

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The Economics Program and Scholl Chair hosts a variety of events addressing trade, supply chains, and more. View both our upcoming events and on-demand events.

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Audio Briefs

United States and China: Who’s Zoomin’ Who?

An audio version of “⁠⁠⁠⁠United States and China: Who’s Zoomin’ Who?⁠⁠⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by William Alan Reinsch — May 19, 2025

Audio Briefs

United States and China: Who’s Zoomin’ Who?

This week, Bill Reinsch considers the terms of the recent tariff reduction agreement between the United States and China, arguing that the broader issues left unaddressed are unlikely to be satisfactorily resolved in subsequent deals.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — May 19, 2025

The Trade Guys

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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Are U.S. Auto Tariffs Punishing Domestic Investment?

An audio version of “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Are U.S. Auto Tariffs Punishing Domestic Investment?⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS's Yuri Unno. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Yuri Unno — May 14, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Emergency Podcast: U.S.-China Tariff Pause

Scott Kennedy, senior adviser and director of the CSIS Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics, and Philip Luck, director of the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business, join the podcast to discuss the 90-day suspension in the trade war between the United States and China.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Philip Luck, and Scott Kennedy — May 13, 2025

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Understanding the Temporary De-Escalation of the U.S.-China Trade War

An audio version of “⁠⁠⁠⁠Understanding the Temporary De-Escalation of the U.S.-China Trade War⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS's Philip Luck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Philip Luck — May 13, 2025

Audio Briefs

Conversation with Former USTRs

The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business is honored to once again host a conversation with seven former United States Trade Representatives.

Event — May 12, 2025

Eighty-Twenty Split

This week, Bill Reinsch unpacks the U.S.-UK “Economic Prosperity Deal” and what lessons it offers about the Trump administration’s negotiation priorities.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — May 12, 2025