The Trade Guys

In this episode, the Trade Guys speak at the University of Maryland's Center for Global Business for their first installment of the Distinguished Speakers in International Business Series of the academic year. Bill and Scott join Rebecca Bellinger and Kislaya Prasad for a conversation about trade, how it affects economic policy, and how it impacts our day-to-day lives. They touch on the Biden administration's approach to trade, climate change, relations with China.

In this week’s Trade Guys episode, the Trade Guys discuss export controls and emerging technology. They also talk about markups on the Hill and Buy America, taking stock of the Biden administration’s overall trade policy.

In this episode of the Trade Guys, we cover the Vice President’s trip to the Indo-Pacific. We also discuss what’s unfolding in the U.S. solar industry. And, Bill and Scott break down a USMCA rules of origin dispute that could potentially have long-term consequences for the North American automobile industry.

 In this episode, the Trade Guys welcome the American Committee on Foreign Relations Young Leaders Initiative for a live Q&A. They discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic affected consumers and supply chains, prospects for trade policy proposals and bilateral agreements, and the future of international trade policy.

In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss USTR Tai’s decision to convene a U.S.-Africa trade ministerial. Plus, they go over the issues on the table at the WTO, including the fisheries negotiations, the e-commerce moratorium, and the TRIPs vaccine waiver. The Trade Guys also discuss Biden’s latest Buy America proposal and what it would mean for U.S. businesses and the economy. 

In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss the latest updates to the global minimum corporate tax. They go over two USMCA issues — one on a labor complaint settlement and another on the Keystone XL Pipeline. Plus, the Trade Guys react to the EU's new proposal to fight climate change through emission reductions, efficiency targets, and a CBAM.

In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys talk about the Biden administration's recent WRO on polysilicon. They also discuss the expiration of Trade Promotion Authority and what it means for upcoming trade agreement negotiations. Plus, the Trade Guys discuss the moratorium on e-commerce negotiations at the WTO and the results of the recent Trade Monitoring Report.

In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss solar panel production in Xinjiang and what import bans on polysilicon could mean for supply chains and climate change goals. They also go over the latest on GSP and MTB renewal in Congress. Plus, the Trade Guys discuss recent developments on the lumber dispute with Canada and what it means for U.S. consumers. 

In this episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill recap the EU-US summit with Heather Conley. They discuss updates from the summit, including the Boeing-Airbus truce, steel and aluminum tariffs, and the Trade and Technology Council. Plus, they discuss the outlook for a US-UK FTA. And, they go over the recent demarche issued by the US regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol. 

In this episode, the Trade Guys welcome Matt Goodman to the show and discuss the importance of the upcoming G7 summit. They address the big issues on the table, including the pandemic and vaccine distribution, climate change, and trade. Plus, they go over the latest developments on a global corporate minimum tax.