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 the CHIPS Act renewal of industrial policy in the United States, and its national security guardrails, which may pose direct costs on the very companies it was designed to support.

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

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American Trade Negotiation Priorities

The UK is forging new ties post-Brexit, now is the time to cement a strong deal that strengthens both the US and UK. The US must secure a UK trade deal to boost jobs, security, and influence. Building on USMCA, it aligns rules, ensures data flows, and counters unfair trade.

Congressional Testimony by Meredith Broadbent — March 25, 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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Trump Targets Largest U.S. Trade Partners with New Tariffs

The use of emergency economic powers to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China risks undermining U.S. economic security by disrupting supply chains, increasing costs for consumers and businesses, and straining critical partnerships.

Chart by Navin Girishankar and Philip Luck — February 3, 2025

The Trade Guys

The Colombia Kerfuffle, Trade Remedies, and EU Deregulation

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss the trade implications of President Trump's dispute with the president of Colombia. We also look at the potential for increased focus on trade remedies in the U.S. and a European shift towards deregulation. 

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — February 3, 2025

CSIS The Trade Guys
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Tariffs Using Emergency Economic Powers Risk Undermining U.S. Economic Security

An audio version of “Tariffs Using Emergency Economic Powers Risk Undermining U.S. Economic Security,” a new commentary by CSIS's Navin Girishankar and Philip Luck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar and Philip Luck — February 3, 2025

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Audio Briefs

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

Audio Briefs

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

The Trade Guys

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

Audio Briefs

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