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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William Alan Reinsch

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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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Holding the Center

This week, the Scholl Chair examines how the bipartisan accomplishments of the Biden administration in the past three years could open the door to new, revitalized trade policy that could reinforce the political center.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — June 5, 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

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

Domestic Perspectives on IPEF’s Digital Economy Component

Based on conversations with nearly three dozen business, labor, and congressional stakeholders, this CSIS brief summarizes domestic perspectives on digital economy issues in IPEF and offers suggestions for how to enhance domestic buy-in for an IPEF digital trade agreement.

Brief by Aidan Arasasingham , Emily Benson , Matthew P. Goodman , and William Alan Reinsch — January 26, 2023

When Efficiency Is Not Good Enough

This week, the Scholl Chair examines Ambassador Katherine Tai’s argument against efficiency and the resulting economic race to the bottom.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — January 23, 2023

U.S.-UK Trade Agreement: Now Is the Time

Much has changed since the United States first launched trade agreement negotiations with the United Kingdom in 2019. In her latest report, Meredith Broadbent summarizes the major potential economic benefits of a U.S.-UK free trade agreement.

Report by Meredith Broadbent — January 23, 2023

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

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

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

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