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How AI Cooperation Can Save the U.S.-ROK Trade Talks

As the August 1 deadline looms, the United States and South Korea must resist a narrow tariff fix and instead focus the negotiations on full-stack AI collaboration. An AI stack accord would meet the four key tests of a modern U.S.-ROK economic security partnership.  

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Commentary by Navin Girishankar — July 15, 2025

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Conversation with Former USTRs

May 12, 2025 • 10:00 – 11:30 am EDT
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How AI Cooperation Can Save the U.S.-ROK Trade Talks

As the August 1 deadline looms, the United States and South Korea must resist a narrow tariff fix and instead focus the negotiations on full-stack AI collaboration. An AI stack accord would meet the four key tests of a modern U.S.-ROK economic security partnership.  

Commentary by Navin Girishankar — July 15, 2025

The Trade Guys

Altana CEO Evan Smith on Managing Supply Chains with AI

The Trade Guys welcome Altana CEO Evan Smith to talk about the work his company does to drive resilience, compliance, and efficiency across the global supply chain. They also talk through the impacts of recent tariffs on supply chains and where U.S. trade negotiations stand.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — July 14, 2025

CSIS The Trade Guys

Round and Round We Go, Where We Stop Nobody Knows

This week, Bill Reinsch provides an overview of the latest developments in trade negotiations, including the deadline extension and the ongoing use of tariffs to achieve political aims.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — July 14, 2025

Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the Mining Sector

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law with revisions to key mining policies. While the legislation boosts stockpile funding and tightens restrictions on Chinese entities, it lacks a clear demand-side strategy, creating uncertainty for downstream manufacturers.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — July 9, 2025

It’s More Than Grit

China: The Gladiator’s Pit

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Peggy Yu, founder and Executive Chairwomen of DangDang, the largest e-commerce book seller in China.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — July 9, 2025

It's More than Geit

President Trump’s “Carrot and Stick” Approach to Africa

The Trump administration needs a more nuanced approach to Africa that doesn’t alienate the people and the markets that it is seeking to engage. To do so requires the president to somehow square his domestic priorities with his foreign policy agenda.

Commentary by Cameron Hudson — July 8, 2025

A Parade of Rants

This week, Bill Reinsch provides an update on the ongoing trade negotiations and examines President Trump's use of rhetoric to pressure negotiating countries into making greater concessions.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — July 7, 2025