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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Recent Analysis

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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 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

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

CSIS The Trade Guys

Transatlantic Approaches to Outbound Investment Screening

Discussion of an outbound investment review first surfaced in the United States in 2018. If the European Union decides to adopt an outbound investment screening tool, differences with the U.S. system are likely to surface.

Commentary by Emily Benson , Francesca Ghiretti , and Daniel Elizalde — January 17, 2023

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Failing the Character Test

This week, the Scholl Chair discusses the implications of the United States’ recent lost dispute resolution case with Canada and Mexico.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — January 17, 2023

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The Trade Guys

Have Your Cake and Discuss it Too

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill talk about this week's North American Leaders Summit, U.S-Japan trade relations ahead of Prime Minister Kishidas' visit, and the new Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and what it portends for the Republican trade agenda.

Podcast Episode by Emily Benson , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — January 13, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys

Methinks Thou Dost Comply Too Much

This week, the Scholl Chair shares his thoughts on overcompliance, the growing concern at the Treasury Department that financial institutions may be going too far in complying with government sanctions.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — January 11, 2023

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The Trade Guys

Watch for Everything but Trade

On this first episode of the year, the Trade Guys talk about the North American Leader’s Summit next week, USMCA, and what the Biden administration should anticipate in trade in the year ahead. 

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

CSIS The Trade Guys

The End of Neoliberalism?

This week the Scholl Chair weighs in on the state of globalization and the “end of neo-liberalism,” focusing on renewed debate around the Biden administration’s trade policy.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — January 3, 2023

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Cryptocurrencies and U.S. Sanctions Evasion: Implications for Russia

Cryptocurrencies have revolutionized modern international finance. This Critical Questions piece examines how some of their innovative features enable countries to circumvent U.S. sanctions.

Critical Questions by William Alan Reinsch and Andrea L. Palazzi — December 20, 2022

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Yellen to the Rescue?

This week, the Scholl Chair discusses Janet Yellen’s commentary on the state of trade.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — December 19, 2022

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IPEF Advances at Negotiations in Brisbane

The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business reflect on the first negotiating round of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) in Brisbane.

Critical Questions by Aidan Arasasingham , Emily Benson , Matthew P. Goodman , and William Alan Reinsch — December 16, 2022

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