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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Recent Analysis

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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

We're Kicking Off!

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we talk about Biden's State of the Union address, bilateral trade with China, and electric vehicle supply chains. All that and more on this week's episode.

Podcast Episode by Emily Benson , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — February 10, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys

Implications of the EU Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act for U.S. Business

Please join the CSIS Scholl Chair in International Business and Kati Suominen for the rollout of her latest report, "Implications of the European Union’s Digital Regulations on U.S. and EU Economic and Strategic Interests." 

Event by William Alan Reinsch , Kati Suominen , Meredith Broadbent , Robert Strayer , and Gerard de Graaf — February 9, 2023

Paradigm Shift?

This week, the Scholl Chair ponders an interesting question: is the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) a one-off event or does it represent a paradigm shift in U.S. trade and economic policy?

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — February 6, 2023

Immigration Policy’s Role in Bolstering the U.S. Technology Edge

The Biden administration has emphasized the importance of technological advancements to U.S. foreign policy objectives, which can only be achieved by improving immigration policies to promote innovation in key sectors. 

Critical Questions by William Alan Reinsch and Thibault Denamiel — February 6, 2023

The Trade Guys

APEP – IPEF Lite?

This week, the Trade Guys talk about APEP, chips, and rant about the WTO.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — February 3, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys

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

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

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

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

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

CSIS The Trade Guys