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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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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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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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

The Trade Guys

More Nominees, New Export Controls, and the Future of USMCA

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we look at what we can learn from the full slate of economic cabinet nominees for the incoming administration. We also dive into new export controls from BIS, China's response to the controls, and how Trump's threats of tariffs on Canada and Mexico will play out.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — December 9, 2024

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Reruns

This week, the Scholl Chair analyzes president-elect Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — December 2, 2024

Great Expectations

This week, the Scholl Chair outlines his expectations for the Trump administration's approach to tariffs and the ways that it could reshape the global trading system.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — November 25, 2024