The Trade Guys
CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
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 a weekly podcast from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 31min
Global Elections, Shipping Costs, and Ambassador Tai's Op-Ed
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss elections in India, Mexico, and South Africa, rising shipping costs due to the Red Sea crisis, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai's recent op-ed.
Jun 3, 2024 • 33min
Checking In on UFLPA with John Foote
Legal expert John Foote from Kelley Drye & Warren discusses the challenges of enforcing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, including the complexities of supply chain compliance and the incongruities in UFLPA law enforcement. The episode explores the impact on international trade practices and future directions in combating forced labor globally.
May 28, 2024 • 32min
China's Retaliation, the Farm Bill, and Supply Chain Resilience
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we'll discuss China's new anti-dumping investigation, the Farm Bill's importance to trade, and government's involvement in supply chain planning.
May 21, 2024 • 35min
A New Tariff Man in Town
On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss the Biden administration’s new set of tariffs on U.S. imports from China.
May 13, 2024 • 24min
USTR's Information Gathering Operation and President Xi Jinping's Visit to Europe
This week, the Trade Guys discuss USTR's information gathering operation and President Xi Jinping's trip to Europe.
May 6, 2024 • 40min
UFLPA Data, APEP Expansion, and Melamine Probe
On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss Xinjiang’s rising exports despite U.S. sanctions, a potential APEP expansion, and an anti-dumping and countervailing duties probe on melamine imports.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 31min
Critical Minerals, CBAM, and AGOA
This podcast discusses critical mineral agreements, the administration's climate task force considering CBAM, and the proposed AGOA. They explore challenges in mineral sourcing, carbon border adjustments, and reevaluating AGOA outcomes. Additionally, they touch on strategies for African economic integration and a curious discussion on NFL Draft night and Falconers in Detroit.
Apr 22, 2024 • 34min
Steel Tariffs, Ways and Means Trade Bills, and Ambassador Tai’s Hill Hearings
On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss Biden’s proposed tariffs on Chinese steel imports, the House Ways and Means Committee trade bills, and the Katherine Tai hearings on Capitol Hill.
Apr 15, 2024 • 38min
Unpacking the Villars Framework
This week on the Trade Guys, we discuss the Villars Framework and sustainable trade with our guest, Dan Esty.
Apr 8, 2024 • 27min
The National Trade Estimate Report, Biden-Xi Phone Call, and Falling Chinese FDI
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, President Biden and President Xi's meeting, and falling Chinese foreign direct investment.
