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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. Email your questions to TradeGuys@csis.org.

The Trade Guys is produced by Gina Kim.

Podcast Series by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz

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For Every Move, A Countermove: An EU Trade War and the Impacts of Tariffs on the U.S.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we talk through the latest developments around the Trump administration's application of tariffs on the EU, and the impacts of the tariffs on the U.S., with a particular focus on the auto industry.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — March 24, 2025

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Scholl Chair Phil Luck and the Trade Guys Provide a Tariff Update

The Trade Guys are joined by the new Scholl Chair in International Business, Dr. Philip Luck, to provide an update on tariffs on Canada and Mexico and to discuss the Mar-a-lago Accords. 

Podcast Episode by Philip Luck, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — March 17, 2025

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What is up with the Tariff Man: A Pause for Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss the updates to tariffs on Canada and Mexico, bills in Congress aiming to limit presidential authority, and the trade deficit.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — March 10, 2025

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Chinese Shipbuilding and a Trump Tariff Roundup

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss USTR's Section 301 investigation of China's shipbuilding sector. We also go through several recent executive orders and directives related to tariffs and investment.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — March 4, 2025

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The European Regulation Landscape and the EU-U.S. Relationship

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we talk through the crossroads that Europe has reached vis-à-vis its regulatory approaches and relationship with the United States.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — February 24, 2025

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Trump's Trade Policy in Context: A Conversation with Doug Irwin

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott are joined by special guest Doug Irwin, the John French Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College and a leading trade policy expert.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — February 18, 2025

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The Tariff Man Strikes Again

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we will talk about the announced but ultimately delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, along with the tariffs on China.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — February 10, 2025

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The Colombia Kerfuffle, Trade Remedies, and EU Deregulation

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss the trade implications of President Trump's dispute with the president of Colombia. We also look at the potential for increased focus on trade remedies in the U.S. and a European shift towards deregulation. 

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — February 3, 2025

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Trump's First Days and a U.S. FDI Boom

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we run through the early trade actions of the new administration and what may come next. We also unpack the record-high U.S. share of global foreign direct investment (FDI).

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — January 28, 2025

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A Biden Trade Retrospective, Indonesia Joins BRICS, and AI Export Controls

This week, we step back and assess the Biden administration's record on trade policy, including a preview of what may change under Trump. We also discuss Indonesia's ascension to full membership in BRICS and the latest export controls on AI GPUs. 

Podcast Episode by Evan Brown, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — January 20, 2025

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