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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Green Industrial Strategies: Takeaways for Transatlantic Trade

The United States and the European Union's attempts to combat climate change are leading to a new climate strategy evolving within the transatlantic alliance, and both parties need to clarify the rules and guardrails for green industrial and trade policies. 

Brief by William Alan Reinsch , Emily Benson , and Thibault Denamiel — March 15, 2023

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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

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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

The Center is Complicated

The Trade Guys talk about the G7 trade ministers meeting and WTO reform, then they’ll talk about CPTPP and what’s going on between the US and China.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — April 7, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys

The Return of Rationality?

This week, the Scholl Chair returns to two recent topics of discussion: the electric vehicle tax credit and the proposed ban on TikTok. 

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — April 3, 2023

The United Kingdom Is Joining the CPTPP. What Comes Next?

The United Kingdom’s imminent acceptance into the CPTPP represents a significant victory for post-Brexit U.K. leadership. However, CPTPP members now face difficult decisions about the applications of five other economies—including China and Taiwan.

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

The Trade Guys

Everyone Needs Friends in Washington

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the U.S.-Japan deal on EV tax credits, USTR Katherine Tai's House Ways and Means Committee hearing, and Mexico's rollback of power and oil markets reforms.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — March 30, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys
The Trade Guys

Chips, Canada, and IRA

The Trade Guys discuss the new CHIPS guard rails, President Biden's trip to Canada, and U.S. and E.U. Critical-Minerals Pact over IRA concerns.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — March 24, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys

Progress Continues on IPEF Negotiations in Bali

The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business examine progress made at the second full negotiating round of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) in Bali.

Critical Questions by Aidan Arasasingham , Emily Benson , Matthew P. Goodman , and William Alan Reinsch — March 22, 2023

Changing the Conversation

This week, the Scholl Chair examines last week’s report, Economic Impact of Section 232 and 301 Tariffs on U.S. Industries, by the International Trade Commission. 

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — March 20, 2023

The Trade Guys

The AUKUS Caucus

On this episode of The Trade Guys, we’ll talk about Section 232 and 301 tariffs, we’ll talk about AUKUS, and we’ll talk about the US and the EU on EVs.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — March 17, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys