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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Silicon Island: Assessing Taiwan’s Importance to U.S. Economic Growth and Security

This brief from the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business analyzes Taiwan’s role in U.S. economic security and provides a policy roadmap to approach geopolitical and economic challenges facing the island.

Brief by William Alan Reinsch and Jack Whitney — January 10, 2025

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Process Fouls and Consultations

This week, the Scholl Chair ponders how industry and government can better cooperate on export control rulemaking.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — January 21, 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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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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An Abundance of Ironies

This week, the Scholl Chair explores some of the “ironies” embedded in the incoming Trump administration’s approach to trade.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — December 20, 2024

Trump Trade 2.0

The Scholl Chair assesses the motivations and uncertainties surrounding the second Trump administration's tariff policy, as well as potential consequences on the United States' global economic standing. 

Commentary by David Nelson — December 20, 2024

Revenue Implications of Tax Cut and Jobs Act Provisions in 2025

Now that the election frenzy is over, policymakers must decide the fate of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s expiring provisions. The president-elect supports extending the TCJA, despite an expected deficit hike, while public opinion remains split on its effectiveness. 

Report by Sanam Rasool, William Alan Reinsch, and Thibault Denamiel — December 19, 2024

WTO: Whither or Wither Redux

This week, the Scholl Chair looks at how a Trump administration might deal with the World Trade Organization, including potential withdrawal scenarios.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — December 16, 2024

The Trade Guys

The Fate of the WTO, Useful Data on China Sanctions, and Space Export Controls

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss what the incoming U.S. administration will mean for the future of the World Trade Organization, a new study from the Peterson Institute, and the relaxation of export controls on space-related technologies.

Podcast Episode by William Alan Reinsch, Scott Miller, and H. Andrew Schwartz — December 16, 2024

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Regulatio Ad Absurdum

This week, the Scholl Chair examines the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and its impact on businesses from compliance challenges to regulatory overreach.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — December 9, 2024