The Trade Guys

Trade Guys discuss USMCA's Rapid Response Mechanism, steel tariffs, United Steel Workers petition on Chinese shipbuilding. Analyses include USMCA's impact on Mexican workers, surge in steel imports, complexities of rapid response mechanism, revitalization of US shipbuilding industry, and implications of Jones Act on trade and national security.

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the House's vote to ban Tiktok and updates from the Nippon Steel acquisition. 

On this episode of The Trade Guys, we recap the 13th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference (MC13). 

The podcast delves into the new executive order on data flows, concerns about Chinese cranes posing national security risks, and the evolving dynamics in the global automotive industry. Discussions include challenges faced by US automakers, consumer preferences, and the historical impact of American car manufacturing.

Discussing the fish subsidies agreement ahead of the WTO Ministerial Conference, exploring global overfishing challenges, negotiations at MC13, impact of trade moratorium on small businesses, and future reporting on ministerial events.

On this episode of the trade guy, we discuss trade leadership in Washington, the ongoing farmer protests in Europe, and data flows.

The podcast discusses the temporary pause on LNG exports, the significance of LNG exports to the US economy, the impact of COVID-19 on the supply chain, the US International Trade Commission's decision on anti-dumping duties on tin mill steel, and the economic impact of the Super Bowl.

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the pending Nippon Steel acquisition of United States Steel Corp, the outcomes of the recent Trade and Technology Council meeting, and how the Digital Markets Act is impacting U.S. businesses.

Discussing bird flu vaccines, EU economic security, and the concept of friend-shoring. Exploring the importance of vaccination in poultry for international trade. Examining the challenges and criteria of friend-shoring. Exploring derisking supply chains and companies leaving China. Exploring the long-term potential of friend-shoring and the importance of research.

This episode covers Chinese supply chain realignments, US-India trade, and LNG exports. Topics include the shift in China's exports to Southeast Asia, Vietnam and Mexico benefiting from global trade realignment, considerations for LNG exports under Biden administration, and excitement for NFL playoff games.