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The Truth of the Matter

China Weathers the Storm of U.S. Tariffs

Scott Kennedy, CSIS senior adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics, joins the podcast to discuss the latest in the U.S.-China trade war.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Scott Kennedy — April 17, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Auto Tariffs Threaten to Drive Up Prices

Dr. Monica Gorman, special assistant to President Biden for manufacturing and industrial policy and former deputy assistant secretary of commerce for manufacturing, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of President Trump's tariffs on cars.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Monica Gorman — April 15, 2025

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The Limits of Chip Export Controls in Meeting the China Challenge

Export controls alone cannot substitute for comprehensive industrial and research policy measures necessary to ensure U.S. leadership in semiconductor design, production, and infrastructure.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell — April 14, 2025

The Consequences of China’s New Rare Earths Export Restrictions

China has imposed export restrictions on seven rare earth elements and magnets in retaliation for new U.S. tariffs. These materials are vital to defense technologies, but the United States is entirely dependent on China for their supply.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — April 14, 2025

Trump Tariffs: Impacts in the Medium and Long Term

This week, Bill Reinsch looks at the medium- and long-term impacts of President Trump's tariffs on U.S. international standing, as well as on prices and markets.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — April 14, 2025

The Truth of the Matter

Rep. Bryan Steil on STABLE Act

Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) joins the podcast to discuss the STABLE Act, a piece of legislation he introduced to support innovation and stability in the stablecoin space, protect consumers, and encourage the development of digital asset technologies.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) — April 11, 2025

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Down But Not Out: The Russian Economy Under Western Sanctions

Russia’s economy has been seriously impacted by Western sanctions, though its resilience has been continuously underestimated. Western policymakers should study the lessons learned from Russia’s economic adaptation and update their sanctions strategy accordingly.

Report by Nicholas Fenton and Alexander Kolyandr — April 11, 2025

A Partial Pause on Tariffs—Will the United States Choose Innovation Instead?

Navin Girishankar argues that the 90-day pause on the most expansive use of tariffs in a century offers an opportunity for U.S. policymakers to focus on the time- and stress-tested source of U.S. economic advantage—its ability to out-innovate at the technological frontier.

Commentary by Navin Girishankar — April 10, 2025