The Trade Guys

In this episode of the Trade Guys, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys talk about the U.K.'s decision to join CPTPP. They also discuss fisheries subsidies negotiations at the WTO and the proposal from the U.S. to address forced labor concerns. Plus, they go over the latest amendments to the China Bill, including MTB and GSP renewal, as well as an inbound investment screening mechanism.

In this episode of the Trade Guys, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys break down the U.S. Commerce Department's latest decision on lumber imports from Canada. Plus, they discuss the countervailing duty case over tire imports from Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. The Trade Guys also talk about congressional vs. executive Authority in the latest update on the WTO TRIPS Waiver. 

In this episode of the Trade Guys, Andrew and the Trade Guys break down the effect tariffs have had on the U.S. and China. Plus, they discuss new developments to the Endless Frontier Act in the Senate and the U.S.-EU Tariff Truce. The Trade Guys also touch on the latest labor disputes under the USMCA agreement.

In this bonus episode, the Trade Guys talk with the hosts of the Trade Splaining podcast about the future of US Trade Policy under a new Biden administration. Trade Splaining is a weekly podcast taking an entertaining look at current events, trade and the United Nations, brought to you from the perspective of two American expats and civil servants living in Switzerland. The hosts combine topical discussions together with interviews with fellow expats on the international scene and leaders in their respective fields.Find more Trade Splaining here: Website: https://tradesplaining.podbean.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TradeSplaining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trade.splaining/

In this episode of the Trade Guys, Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) and the Trade Guys discuss Trade Adjustment Assistance, its impacts on U.S. communities, and the important need to renew the program soon. Plus, they touch on Biden's Infrastructure Plan and its likelihood to get passed in Congress. 

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys comment on the new Deputy Director General appointments at the WTO. Plus, they discuss Biden's address to a joint session of Congress and what the future holds for Buy American policies. And, the Trade Guys discuss developments at USTR on the Trips waiver for Covid vaccines and react to the ongoing digital services tax hearings at USTR.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys follow up on bipartisan China legislation in Congress and discuss what it could mean for U.S. businesses and investors. Plus, they break down the new fight between Harley-Davidson and the European Union over tariffs. And, the Trade Guys discuss new appointments and nominees at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

In this episode, guest host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys follow up on the ITC battery case and discuss the shortage of semiconductors hurting auto manufacturers and the tech industry. They also talk about new legislation in Congress to counter China. Plus, they get into the future of environment and trade policies that USTR will consider.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys follow up on the impacts of the Suez Canal blockage and discuss the pending Biden decision on an ITC fight over batteries. Plus, they discuss what the future of vaccine distributions will look like at the WTO. And, the Trade Guys react to a recent Gallup Poll results on U.S. trade views. 

In this episode, guest host Jack Caporal and the Trade Guys discuss the Suez Canal blockage and its implications for trade and manufacturing. They also get into the recent TIFA suspension with Burma and discuss the G7 and the future of digital trade negotiations. The Trade Guys also say goodbye, good luck, and thank you to Jack!