

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”