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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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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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

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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

Let's Get Wonky

The Trade Guys talk about the new House outbound investment screening bill, pushback from developing economies on IPEF digital trade, and they revisit cross-border subsidy probes.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — May 12, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys

Whose Fault Is It Anyway?

This week, the Scholl Chair discusses a recent issue: politicians from both ends of the spectrum objecting to USTR personnel (Ambassador Tai and USTR staffers) talking to representatives of “Big Tech.”

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — May 8, 2023

The Trade Guys

Rant Fest!

On the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about Jake Sullivan’s speech last week, IPEF, and how new EU legislation will impact US companies.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — May 5, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys

So Long, Globalization?

This week, the Scholl Chair examines last week's speech from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on international economic policy.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — May 1, 2023

The United States Prepares to Screen Outbound Investment

The Biden administration is likely to release an executive order establishing an outbound investment screening mechanism. Combined with broadening export controls, screening outbound capital flows underscores a new frontier in economic security and technology policy.

Commentary by Emily Benson and Margot Putnam — April 27, 2023

The Trade Guys

Music To My Ears!

On the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s speech on China, the South Korean state visit, and EU digital regulations.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — April 27, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys

China Whack-a-Mole

This week, the Scholl Chair explains the evolution in his thinking about China, then discusses recent China-related developments.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — April 24, 2023

The Trade Guys

Is Big Bad?

On this episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about EU digital trade, AGOA, and the US Chamber of Commerce.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — April 21, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys

Can Digital Trade Law Curb Disinformation?

Digital trade regulations, such as European Union’s 2022 Digital Services Act, could serve as a template for an international regime focused on governing international data privacy and curbing the spread of disinformation—a growing international problem.

Critical Questions by Japhet Quitzon — April 20, 2023

The Triumph of Security over Economics

This week, the Scholl Chair discusses the implications of Washington’s “economics week”—last week, the IMF and World Bank held their spring meetings.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — April 17, 2023