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Why China’s Long-Awaited “Revenge Spending” Boom Has Not Arrived

The rather rapid recovery in consumption played a big role in fueling China's economic growth, causing some to believe that the long-awaited moment of “revenge spending” has finally arrived. A closer examination of the data, however, reveals a weaker recovery in consumption than meets the eye, with a slower rebound than forecasted.

Blog Post by Qin (Maya) Mei — June 1, 2023

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Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — May 12, 2023

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Rant Fest!

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — May 5, 2023

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The Russian Invasion of Ukraine – One Year On

This week, the Trade Guys mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the historic levels of sanctions and export controls implemented on Russia.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — February 24, 2023

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Mexico Matters

A Mexico Moment— if you Can Keep it!

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Alejandra Palacios and Luis Gutierrez to discuss why Mexico’s manufacturing sector is receiving record numbers of FDI, in what specific sectors could Mexico increase its share in U.S. manufacturing imports, and what is needed for industrial park supply to catch up with increased demand. 

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — February 23, 2023

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35 West

Energizing a Semiconductor Boom in the Americas

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Jackie Sturm to discuss rebalancing semiconductor supply chains, and opportunities for the Western Hemisphere, especially in countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, and Brazil. 

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — February 23, 2023

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Priorities for the U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct

The U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct is an opportunity to lay out a comprehensive strategy for engagement with business to improve respect for human rights, build democratic resilience, and advance equitable economic growth around the world.

Report by ​Marti Flacks — February 21, 2023

I Can See Clearly Now

This week, the Scholl Chair discusses what Ambassador Katherine Tai’s remarks at an eyewear manufacturer outside Chicago mean for tariffs and export controls.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — February 21, 2023

The Asia Chessboard

Calling Check: Technology Competition with China

This week, Mike and Jude are joined by Emily Kilcrease, director of the Energy, Economics, and Security program at CNAS, to discuss trade, high-tech industries, and competition with China.

Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette and Michael J. Green — February 21, 2023

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Analyzing the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

The European Union´s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could contribute to the global fight against climate change, but it could also be the source of new trade tensions.

Brief by Emily Benson , Joseph Majkut , William Alan Reinsch , and Federico Steinberg — February 17, 2023

The Trade Guys

The Consumer is Sovereign!

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill discuss Ambassador Tai's recent trip to an optical company in Illinois, the IPEF negotiating round in India, and U.S. agricultural exports.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller , William Alan Reinsch , and Emily Benson — February 16, 2023

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