The Trade Guys

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Aug 25, 2023 • 26min

Tariff Man and Canned Food

Discussion about the negative effects of Former President Trump's proposed 10% tariff, nostalgia for the effective WTO and hopes for reform, duties set on 10 mil steel, and navigating tensions and trade relationships with Canada.
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Aug 18, 2023 • 25min

Green Steel, China Imports, and Infant Formula

This podcast episode discusses the challenges in EU-US green steel negotiations, the consequences of unconcluded tariff negotiations, the decreasing US imports from China, and the shortage of baby formula in the US.
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Aug 14, 2023 • 34min

Taiwan Bill, Public Opinion and Outbound Investment

Analysis of public opinion on trade, disconnect between politicians and voters, signing of the Taiwan bill by President Biden, potential constitutional concerns, new bill to restrict US investment in China, upcoming rulemaking process and reactions from Congress
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Aug 3, 2023 • 34min

Legacy Chips and E-Commerce

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss China’s rush into legacy chips and the state of e-commerce.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 26min

Outbound Investment, Made in America, and AGOA

This week on Trade Guys, they discuss the Senate's outbound investment mechanism and concerns about China's foreign investment. They also delve into the National Security and Investment Bill and its limitations. The 'Made in America' week explores Biden's philosophy on trade negotiations and challenges in manufacturing. They highlight the historical context and impact of AGOA on African apparel companies. The frustration with Goa's expiration and the need for Congressional action are also discussed.
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Jul 21, 2023 • 32min

Acronyms Galore

On this episode of Trade Guys, we discuss the Biden administration’s meeting with top semiconductor companies, the IPEF round in Busan, and OECD Pillar Two. 
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Jul 18, 2023 • 28min

Waiting for Shrems

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we discuss the EU-US data privacy framework, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to China, and the International Maritime Organization meetings.
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Jul 6, 2023 • 26min

Chips Wars: China Strikes Back

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss China's new export controls on gallium and germanium, the Biden Export Council's latest recommendations, and Deputy National Security Adviser Mike Pyle's recent emphasis on investment instead of trade. 
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Jun 29, 2023 • 26min

EU Security, USMCA, and Modi

In this episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss the EU’s Draft Security Strategy, the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism, and the Modi visit to the United States.
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Jun 26, 2023 • 31min

Ripe Opportunities: Blinken Visits China, the Florida Tomato Exchange, and the “Build it in America Act”

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about Blinken’s visit to China, the renewed U.S.-Mexico tomato dispute, and the House Ways and Means “Build it in America Act.”

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