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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Insights into the Mexican E-Commerce Competition Landscape

This paper analyzes the e-commerce restrictions proposed by Mexico’s antitrust authority and its impacts on competition, consumer welfare, and trade relations.

Report by Meredith Broadbent — February 3, 2025

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Recent Analysis

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U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Won’t Solve the Chinese Dumping Problem

The Trump administration plans to reimpose global tariffs on steel and aluminum—but will they fix China’s market-distorting policies? This commentary from the Economics Program and Scholl Chair argues that only a multilateral approach can provide a lasting solution.

Commentary by Philip Luck and Evan Brown — February 14, 2025

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Oh, Canada!

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — February 10, 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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Rocking the Boat: The Philippines Trade Strategy Amid Rising Geoeconomic Tensions

The Philippines has strengthened economic ties with the United States, South Korea, and Japan while navigating around China in the South China Sea. The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair explore key questions on these shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Critical Questions by William Alan Reinsch and Reena Samuel — January 31, 2025

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Rocking the Boat: The Philippines Trade Strategy Amid Rising Geoeconomic Tensions

An audio version of “Rocking the Boat: The Philippines Trade Strategy Amid Rising Geoeconomic Tensions,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch and Reena Samuel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by William Alan Reinsch and Reena Samuel — January 31, 2025

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Trump's First Days and a U.S. FDI Boom

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we run through the early trade actions of the new administration and what may come next. We also unpack the record-high U.S. share of global foreign direct investment (FDI).

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — January 28, 2025

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Premature Sighs of Relief

An audio version of “Premature Sighs of Relief,” 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 — January 28, 2025

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Premature Sighs of Relief

This week, William Reinsch unpacks the Trump administration’s trade actions from its first week and previews what may be coming next.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — January 27, 2025

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Valedictory—or Obituary?

An audio version of “Valedictory—or Obituary?,” 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 — January 23, 2025

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Process Fouls and Consultations

An audio version of “Process Fouls and Consultations,” 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 — January 22, 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

The Trade Guys

A Biden Trade Retrospective, Indonesia Joins BRICS, and AI Export Controls

This week, we step back and assess the Biden administration's record on trade policy, including a preview of what may change under Trump. We also discuss Indonesia's ascension to full membership in BRICS and the latest export controls on AI GPUs. 

Podcast Episode by Evan Brown, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — January 20, 2025

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Things Are Not Always What We Are Told: Lessons from the First Tariff War

An audio version of “Things Are Not Always What We Are Told: Lessons from the First Tariff War,” 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 — January 14, 2025

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