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.
Latest episodes
May 9, 2025 • 50min
Tariff Talk Live at BAFT
The Trade Guys were honored to open the third day of the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) Global Annual Meeting in Washington. They discuss the latest buzz around tariffs and take questions from the live audience.
May 5, 2025 • 26min
The Amazon Kerfuffle, Tariff Negotiations Update, and Non-Tariff Barriers
On this episode of the Trade Guys, we open with a discussion of the swift White House reaction to Amazon's consideration of a plan to display the tariff costs on its products. We also provide updates on ongoing tariff negotiations with other countries and dig into what the administration considers to be non-tariff barriers.
Apr 29, 2025 • 30min
Mapping the Impacts of Tariffs with Stephen Lamar
On this episode of the Trade Guys, we welcome Stephen Lamar, President and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, for his perspectives on the impacts of tariffs on supply chains and domestic production.
Apr 18, 2025 • 31min
Letters from the Trade War: Polling, Chinese Export Controls, and Negotiations
On this episode of the Trade Guys, we begin by discussing recent public opinion polling on the Trump administration's tariff policies. We also explore retaliatory export controls on critical minerals put in place by China and the current outlook for partners seeking to make a deal with the White House. Want to build your knowledge of American trade policy and politics by learning from top experts? Join the Trade Guys for a hybrid course on May 8-9. Learn more and sign up here: Crash Course: Trade Policy with the Trade Guys
Apr 10, 2025 • 38min
Emergency Trade Guys: Tariff Whiplash and Chinese Decoupling
On another emergency episode of the Trade Guys, Bill, Scott, Andrew, and Phil react to President Trump's 90-day pause of his planned reciprocal tariffs, recent swings in stock and bond markets, and the ramifications of an escalating trade war with China.
Apr 8, 2025 • 30min
Liberation Day Fallout and What Comes Next
On this bonus episode of the Trade Guys, we unpack the latest news about the impacts of the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs and how markets, trading partners, and consumers will respond.
Apr 8, 2025 • 35min
Techno-Nationalism with Alex Capri
This week, Bill and Scott talk to author and professor Alex Capri about his new book Techno-Nationalism: How It's Reshaping Trade, Geopolitics and Society.
Apr 3, 2025 • 24min
Emergency Trade Guys: Reciprocal Tariff Reactions
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Andrew give their first takes on the April 2 tariff announcements from the White House.
Mar 31, 2025 • 27min
Auto Tariffs and U.S.-India Trade Relations
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we unpack the recent tariffs on cars. We also do a deep dive on trade relations with India. Want to build your knowledge of American trade policy and politics by learning from top experts? Join the Trade Guys for a hybrid course on May 8-9. Learn more and sign up here: Crash Course: Trade Policy with the Trade Guys
Mar 24, 2025 • 26min
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 European Union. We also look at the impacts of the tariffs on the U.S., with a particular focus on the auto industry.Want to build your knowledge of American trade policy and politics by learning from top experts? Join the Trade Guys for a 1.5-day hybrid course on May 8-9. Learn more and sign up here: Crash Course: Trade Policy with the Trade Guys
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