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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Crafting a Robust U.S. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

This latest CSIS report outlines the intricate legislative landscape of U.S. climate and trade policies and explores the complexities of the design and implementation of a U.S. carbon border adjustment mechanism, as well as the tax revenue implications of the mechanism.

Brief by Sanam Rasool, William Alan Reinsch, and Thibault Denamiel — August 8, 2024

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Are the Chickens Coming Home to Roost?

This week, the Scholl Chair explores the origins and consequences of Chinese industrial overcapacity—and how countries impacted by dumping are starting to fight back.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — September 9, 2024

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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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Crafting a Robust U.S. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

This latest CSIS report outlines the intricate legislative landscape of U.S. climate and trade policies and explores the complexities of the design and implementation of a U.S. carbon border adjustment mechanism, as well as the tax revenue implications of the mechanism.

Brief by Sanam Rasool, William Alan Reinsch, and Thibault Denamiel — August 8, 2024

The Spread of DMA-Like Competition Policies around the World

Digital competition policies mimicking the EU’s Digital Market Act are being pursued by countries around the world, posing a threat to U.S. digital service providers. This report catalogs these efforts and examines their consequences for the global digital economy. 

Report by Kati Suominen — July 9, 2024

Friendshoring the Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain: Final Assembly and End Uses

The last report in a series of three, this piece outlines the assembly of lithium-ion battery cells into modules as well as different battery end-uses, and addresses current U.S. policy gaps in producing and deploying the technology.

Brief by William Alan Reinsch, Meredith Broadbent, Thibault Denamiel, and Elias Shammas — June 11, 2024

Friendshoring the Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain: Battery Cell Manufacturing

This latest CSIS Scholl Chair white paper outlines the technical details behind the production of the active battery materials stage of the lithium-ion battery supply chain and how U.S. government policies are impacting friendshoring efforts in the sector.

Report by William Alan Reinsch, Meredith Broadbent, Thibault Denamiel, and Elias Shammas — June 6, 2024

Friendshoring the Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain

This latest CSIS report outlines the technical details behind the processing and refining stages of the lithium-ion battery supply chain, and how U.S. government policies are impacting friendshoring efforts in the sector.  

Report by William Alan Reinsch, Meredith Broadbent, Thibault Denamiel, and Elias Shammas — April 1, 2024

IRA Incentives and Pillar Two

The CSIS Scholl Chair report outlines the interaction of OECD’s Pillar Two on global minimum taxation and U.S. tax incentives through lens of the Inflation Reduction Act Section 45x credits.

Report by Thibault Denamiel, Joyce Bongongo, and William Alan Reinsch — November 16, 2023