The Trade Guys

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Jack Caporal unpack President Trump’s recent decision to allow the sale of some semiconductors and plane engines to China. Plus, they predict what’s likely to come out Trump’s trip to India and answer a listener question on the wisdom of protectionism.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys welcome Heather A. Conley, senior vice president for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic and director of the Europe Program at CSIS.They discuss U.K.-EU trade negotiations, and how they could impact U.K., EU, and U.S. consumers and businesses. They also discuss a potential U.S.-U.K. Trade deal.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss the USMCA signing ceremony and a possible U.S.- U.K. trade agreement. They also discuss the debate over chlorine-washed chickens on the U.S.-EU trade menu.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew welcome Fred Hochberg, the former Chairman and President of the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss Hochberg's new book, Trade Is Not A Four-Letter Word and the future of U.S.-China trade relations in light of the recently-signed phase 1 trade deal between the two countries.

In this special crossover episode, we broadcast an episode from another CSIS podcast, The Truth of the Matter. Hosted by veteran CBS anchor Bob Schieffer and Andrew Schwartz, the Trade Guys bring listeners up to speed about the U.S.-China phase 1 trade deal signed on January 15.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys kick off 2020 by looking ahead at what will happen this year in trade from the EU, Brexit, and China. They also discuss Sen. Elizabeth Warren's endorsement of the USMCA.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys welcome Al Gina, co-founder of CT Strategies. CT is Strategies is a firm that helps clients navigate border management and supply chain challenges. Prior to establishing CT Strategies, Al served as Assistant Commissioner for International Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, among other positions in his 30-year career at CBP. Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss how CBP intersects with the world of trade and more.The link to the Congressional Research Service report Al mentions in the episode can be found here.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys catch you up on everything USMCA. Plus, the US-China saga continues while the WTO's appeals court is in limbo.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss the Trump administration's threat to Argentina and Brazil of tariffs on their steel and aluminum industry. They also dive into President Trump's decision to move ahead with tariffs on France over their plans for a digital services tax. Finally, the three react to the president's remarks on waiting until after the election for a trade deal with China.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss progress on the USMCA. They also dig into the latest report from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and what's happened with Phase II of the U.S.-China trade deal.