Scholl Chair in International Business

The Scholl Chair examines critical issues in international trade, governance, competitiveness, and development to find solutions for the challenges of a changing world economy

The Scholl Chair examines critical issues in the global political economy including international trade, governance, competitiveness, development and meeting the challenges of a changing world economy.

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.

William Alan Reinsch

William Alan Reinsch

William Alan Reinsch

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Optimizing Export Controls for Critical and Emerging Technologies

When it comes to export controls on critical and emerging technologies, the United States must focus on regulating items essential to national security while permitting the growth of industries that do not aid foreign military capabilities.

Report by William Alan Reinsch , Emily Benson , Thibault Denamiel , and Margot Putnam — May 31, 2023

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Recent Analysis

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Holding the Center

This week, the Scholl Chair examines how the bipartisan accomplishments of the Biden administration in the past three years could open the door to new, revitalized trade policy that could reinforce the political center.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — June 5, 2023

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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 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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The Trade Guys

Oh, Canada: Amb. Raymond Chrétien Meets the Trade Guys

Scott and Bill are joined by former Canadian Ambassador Chretien to discuss the importance of the US-Canada economic relationship and more.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — June 8, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys
The Trade Guys

The Airing of Grievances

The Trade Guys talk the first in-person conversation between U.S. and Chinese commerce officials, China and Brazil’s deal to bypass the U.S. dollar, and the latest IPEF ministerial.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — June 5, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys

Holding the Center

This week, the Scholl Chair examines how the bipartisan accomplishments of the Biden administration in the past three years could open the door to new, revitalized trade policy that could reinforce the political center.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — June 5, 2023

Assessing IPEF’s New Supply Chains Agreement

The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business evaluate the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity’s (IPEF) first agreement on supply chains.

Critical Questions by Aidan Arasasingham , Emily Benson , Matthew P. Goodman , and William Alan Reinsch — May 31, 2023

Optimizing Export Controls for Critical and Emerging Technologies

When it comes to export controls on critical and emerging technologies, the United States must focus on regulating items essential to national security while permitting the growth of industries that do not aid foreign military capabilities.

Report by William Alan Reinsch , Emily Benson , Thibault Denamiel , and Margot Putnam — May 31, 2023

The Trade Guys

Econ Coercion, Micron Ban and More

The Trade Guys talk about G7, Micron, and the conclusion of the first phase of the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — May 31, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys

Affirming Globalization While Trying to Kill It

This week, the Scholl Chair examines criticisms of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative from different ends of the political spectrum regarding the IPEF’s digital trade rules.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — May 30, 2023

Disability Provisions in Trade Agreements

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has the opportunity to reframe the discussion on trade and disability for future trade agreements and should set the example of adding more proactive inclusivity provisions.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch and Margot Putnam — May 26, 2023

Just Get On with It

This week, the Scholl Chair makes brief comments on expectations of the flurry of trade meetings at various level that are occupying the Biden administration.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — May 22, 2023