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.

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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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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EV Politics: Lemonade or Lemons?

The Scholl Chair previously wrote about the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits for electric vehicles when they first became law, but he didn’t expect they would become such a big political issue.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — December 6, 2022

The Trade Guys

A State of Confusion

 Scott and Bill discuss the upcoming third ministerial meeting of the TTC. They also talk about recent changes to US oil policy in Venezuela and emerging tensions over Mexican biotechnology and energy policy. 

Podcast Episode by Emily Benson , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — December 2, 2022

CSIS The Trade Guys

The Europeans Are Coming

This commentary highlights priority trade, technology, and digital issues where U.S. negotiators should seek positive outcomes with their European counterparts, particularly as the European Union intensifies its bid for digital sovereignty.

Commentary by Meredith Broadbent — December 1, 2022

Improved Export Controls Enforcement Technology Needed for U.S. National Security

At a time when the need for robust U.S. export controls is more strategically critical than any time since the end of the Cold War, BIS requires a massive upgrade to its export control enforcement technology, which Congress should provide immediately.

Report by Gregory C. Allen , Emily Benson , and William Alan Reinsch — November 30, 2022

Export Controls: The Dust Begins to Settle

The Scholl Chair did not intend to write so frequently about export controls in recent weeks, but the U.S. policy change is significant. This week, he shares his thoughts on the new rule.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — November 28, 2022

Tick Tock for TikTok

This week, the Scholl Chair looks at Twitter and TikTok, focusing on the trade-related issues they raise. In both cases, it is really a matter of data.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — November 21, 2022

The Trade Guys

Midterms, Social Media Stress and Biden-Xi

The Trade Guys give you a post-election readout and what it means for trade, CFIUS reviews on Twitter and TikTok, and U.S.-China relations in the wake of G-20.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — November 18, 2022

CSIS The Trade Guys

The U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council: Assessments and Recommendations

As governments accelerate efforts to combat climate change, the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) provides diplomatic channels for effectuating concrete outcomes on trade and climate that other arrangements are not designed to achieve.

Report by Emily Benson , William Alan Reinsch , and Andrea Leonard Palazzi — November 16, 2022

Postelection Trade Blues Part II

This week, the Scholl Chair concludes a two-part series on trade policy after the midterm elections. Part II will look at the election’s implications for 2023.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — November 14, 2022