Trade and International Business

The Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business provide analysis and commentary on the international trading system and its institutions.

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What Are Brazil’s Strategic Options in Response to U.S. Tariffs?

Americas Program Senior Associate Thiago de Aragão assesses the impact of President Trump's new tariff announcement on Brazil and discusses potential diplomatic actions Brasilia could take in response.

Critical Questions by Thiago de Aragão — July 11, 2025

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Conversation with Former USTRs

May 12, 2025 • 10:00 – 11:30 am EDT
Hosted by Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
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Jen Berlin

Jen Berlin

Vice President, Economic Security and Technology Department
Phil Luck

Philip Luck

Director, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
William Alan Reinsch

William Alan Reinsch

Senior Adviser and Scholl Chair Emeritus, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
Barath Harithas

Barath Harithas

Senior Fellow, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
Thibault Denamiel

Thibault Denamiel

Fellow, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
Scott Miller

Scott Miller

Senior Mentor (Non-resident), Executive Education

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The Trade Guys

An Unproductive G7 Summit, Negotiations with Key Partners, and the Trade Impacts of Iran Conflict

The Trade Guys discuss why the G7 Summit failed to produce progress on trade, how negotiations with key trade partners are going, and the implications of the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict for oil markets and whether closing the Strait of Hormuz could be a viable path for Iran.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — June 30, 2025

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Tariff Rate Quotas

This week, Bill Reinsch explains tariff rate quotas and discusses their potential role as a compromise in the Trump administration’s trade negotiations.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — June 30, 2025

Russian Roulette

Bonus Episode: The Russian Wartime Economy (Live Event Recording)

Max moderated a live panel discussion with Maria, and two leading experts on the Russian economy, Elina Ribakova and Vladislav Inozemtsev. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, Elina Ribakova, and Vladislav Inozemtsev — June 26, 2025

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Reign of Error

This week, Bill Reinsch argues that process fouls have been a consistent feature of the Trump administration, particularly in the world of trade, where a failure to follow proper administrative procedures has slowed and undermined the president's agenda.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — June 24, 2025

Ripple E-ffects

AI Will Happen by You or to You

Navin talks with Stuart Wall, CEO and Co-founder of Setpoint, a fintech company reshaping the asset-backed lending industry. The two discuss Stu's entrepreneurial upbringing and how Setpoint is utilizing AI.

Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — June 18, 2025

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Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal

After a dramatic 18-month saga, Trump approved Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel, reversing Biden’s decision to block the deal on national security grounds. The deal may set a new precedent for foreign investment in strategic U.S. industries, but key questions remain.

Critical Questions by Kristi Govella — June 16, 2025