Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business

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The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of international economics and U.S. geostrategy. Our mission is to provide policymakers with rigorous, data-driven analysis and actionable recommendations to strengthen America's economic security and strategic position in an increasingly complex global economy. Through empirical research and policy analysis, the Program anchors growth, opportunity, and strategic partnerships at the heart of economic security strategy.

As a bridge between academic research and practical policymaking, the Economics Program hosts high-level events and develops educational programming for government officials, industry professionals, and the public. Through intellectual leadership and sustained engagement, the Program seeks to define the field of economic security for the current era while building the next generation of policy professionals who will shape America's geoeconomic future.

The Economics Program structures its research around our vision of the four pillars of economic security, which are:

Strengthens economic resilience through innovation and investment, workforce development, and a robust industrial base, including research on immigration reform and regulatory barriers that impact U.S. economic growth.

Deepens ties with allies and partners through aligned industrial policies, joint technology development, shared standards, and integrated trade and supply chains, particularly in countering economic coercion and building resilient networks.

Examines the use of sanctions, export controls, and investment screening to deter economic coercion – both unilaterally and in coordination with partners – evaluating their effectiveness and strategic impact.

Drives global economic governance and builds coalitions to address shared geoeconomic challenges, including mega-trends like demographic transition, technological acceleration, and climate change.

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How China Weaponizes Agriculture Trade

China's recent ban on Japanese seafood imports is just one instance in a growing trend of Beijing's use of agricultural import restrictions to exert political pressure on other countries.

Video — January 8, 2026

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Photo: Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images

What’s Next for AGOA?

Commentary by Michael H. Gary and Hugh Grant-Chapman

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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 a weekly podcast from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C.

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The NeverEnding Story

This week, Bill Reinsch examines the uncertainties in ongoing trade negotiations, including sectoral tariffs, tariff-rate quotas, and investment commitments.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — August 25, 2025

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The NeverEnding Story

An audio version of "⁠The NeverEnding Story⁠," 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 — August 25, 2025

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Smart Decision or Big Shakedown?

An audio version of "⁠Smart Decision or Big Shakedown?⁠," 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 — August 18, 2025

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Smart Decision or Big Shakedown?

This week, Bill Reinsch analyzes the Trump administration's decision to permit the export of Nvidia H20 chips to China.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — August 18, 2025

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A Primer on Transshipment

An audio version of "⁠A Primer on Transshipment⁠," 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 — August 15, 2025

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A Primer on Transshipment

In a new piece from the Economics Program, Bill Reinsch explains what transshipments are and why they complicate trade agreement negotiations.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — August 15, 2025

The Trade Guys

Escalating Tariff Fights with Brazil and India and how U.S. Efforts Impact Russia and China

The Trade Guys bring in Philip Luck to talk about the 50% tariffs the Trump administration has applied to Brazil and India and why they may represent a new frontier. They also reflect on how U.S. tariffs on third countries and sanctions are impacting Russia and China. 

Podcast Episode by Evan Brown, Philip Luck, and William Alan Reinsch — August 11, 2025

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A Short Primer on Transshipment

An audio version of “⁠A Short Primer on Transshipment⁠,” 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 — August 11, 2025

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A Short Primer on Transshipment

This week, Bill Reinsch examines transshipments in international trade, describing why they pose enforcement challenges and the difficulties in defining and overseeing these trade flows.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — August 11, 2025