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.

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The Limits of “Friend-Shoring”

Transatlantic geopolitical authority seems to have consolidated considerably in recent months, but it remains to be seen whether emerging differences represent long-term fissures that could grow or if external factors will make these temporary disagreements obsolete.

Report by Emily Benson and Ethan B. Kapstein — February 1, 2023

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APEC 2023: An Old Foundation for New Architectures

In 2023, the United States will host the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. In the face of growing influence of the G20, APEC could benefit from a major infusion of support.

Critical Questions by Japhet Quitzon and Emily Benson — January 31, 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 Limits of “Friend-Shoring”

Transatlantic geopolitical authority seems to have consolidated considerably in recent months, but it remains to be seen whether emerging differences represent long-term fissures that could grow or if external factors will make these temporary disagreements obsolete.

Report by Emily Benson and Ethan B. Kapstein — February 1, 2023

Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images

APEC 2023: An Old Foundation for New Architectures

In 2023, the United States will host the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. In the face of growing influence of the G20, APEC could benefit from a major infusion of support.

Critical Questions by Japhet Quitzon and Emily Benson — January 31, 2023

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Where Are All the People?

This week, the Scholl Chair addresses a looming issue: the United States doesn’t have enough people to fill the jobs that are being created.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — January 30, 2023

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Beyond Bicycles: A New Momentum behind Environmental Goods Negotiations?

Negotiations on the Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) collapsed in 2016. However, given the global momentum behind combating climate change, climate and trade constituencies have begun to revisit the need for a fresh round of negotiations.

Critical Questions by Emily Benson — January 26, 2023

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The Trade Guys

A “Bless Their Hearts” Kind of Moment

This week, the Trade Guys will talk about Davos, sectoral trade approaches, and what the U.S. has cooking with Taiwan on trade.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — January 26, 2023

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Domestic Perspectives on IPEF’s Digital Economy Component

Based on conversations with nearly three dozen business, labor, and congressional stakeholders, this CSIS brief summarizes domestic perspectives on digital economy issues in IPEF and offers suggestions for how to enhance domestic buy-in for an IPEF digital trade agreement.

Brief by Aidan Arasasingham , Emily Benson , Matthew P. Goodman , and William Alan Reinsch — January 26, 2023

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When Efficiency Is Not Good Enough

This week, the Scholl Chair examines Ambassador Katherine Tai’s argument against efficiency and the resulting economic race to the bottom.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — January 23, 2023

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U.S.-UK Trade Agreement: Now Is the Time

Much has changed since the United States first launched trade agreement negotiations with the United Kingdom in 2019. In her latest report, Meredith Broadbent summarizes the major potential economic benefits of a U.S.-UK free trade agreement.

Report by Meredith Broadbent — January 23, 2023

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The Trade Guys

Just Listen to Us!

This week, the Trade Guys talk about globalization – is it dead? Is it changing? What’s the deal?

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — January 19, 2023

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