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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Oct 13, 2023 • 28min
Canada Tax and APEP
On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss Canada’s proposed Digital Services Tax and APEP.
Oct 6, 2023 • 28min
Barr Bill, the Anniversary of October 7th, and China Paranoia
Today on the Trade Guys, we discuss Representative Barr's bill to increase sanctions on China and the one-year anniversary of the October 7th semiconductor export control regulations.
Sep 29, 2023 • 29min
Government Shutdown, WTO Reform, and Global Trade Slowdown
In this week's episode of Trade Guys, we talk about the government shutdowns' impact on trade, WTO reform, and the overall slowdown in global trade.
Sep 25, 2023 • 28min
China's EV subsidies and the renewal of the GSP
On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we are discussing China's EV subsidies and the potential renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences.
Sep 18, 2023 • 35min
Samsung, the U.S.-Korea-Japan Trilateral Agreement, and KBO with Amb. Lippert
On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we are joined by special guest, former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert, to discuss the current state of U.S.-Korea economic relations.
Sep 11, 2023 • 29min
Raimondo in China and the G20
Trade Guys unpack Commerce Secretary Raimondo's visit to China and the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting, discussing mixed messages from China to American businesses, challenges faced by American businesses in China, countermeasures and technology standards, de-risking and its impact on the US economy, and the idea of establishing a permanent home for G20 in New Orleans.
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.
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.
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
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.
