The Trade Guys

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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.

  1. Chips to China, U.S.-Indonesia Deal, and North Pole Tariffs

    12/19/2025

    Chips to China, U.S.-Indonesia Deal, and North Pole Tariffs

    On this week’s episode, the Trade Guys discuss President Trump’s decision to sell Nvidia H200 chips to China, the status of the U.S.-Indonesia trade deal, and North Pole tariffs ahead of the holidays.

    31 min
  2. The Administration’s Farm Aid Package, China’s Growing Trade Surplus, and USMCA Extension Hearings

    12/15/2025

    The Administration’s Farm Aid Package, China’s Growing Trade Surplus, and USMCA Extension Hearings

    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss President Trump’s $12 billion aid package to U.S. farmers, China’s trade surplus hitting over $1 trillion despite U.S. tariffs, and USTR’s hearings with stakeholders on extending the USMCA.

    29 min
  3. Tariff Dividends, U.S.-UK Pharma Deal, and Bullying vs. Persuasion

    12/08/2025

    Tariff Dividends, U.S.-UK Pharma Deal, and Bullying vs. Persuasion

    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott  unpack a proposal from the Trump administration to give a $2,000 tariff dividend to all low- and middle-income Americans. They also examine a new deal between the U.S. and UK on pharmaceuticals. Finally, we finish with a debate on whether bullying or persuasion is more effective in trade negotiations.

    29 min
  4. New Trade Deals and Framework Agreements, Poison Pill Clauses, and Thanksgiving Dinner

    11/24/2025

    New Trade Deals and Framework Agreements, Poison Pill Clauses, and Thanksgiving Dinner

    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss new U.S. trade deals and framework agreements and the significance of "poison pill" clauses inserted into several of the deals. Scott also unpacks the impacts of trade on Thanksgiving foods.

    26 min
  5. USMCA Review, U.S.-China Trade Thaw, and the Return of Congress

    11/18/2025

    USMCA Review, U.S.-China Trade Thaw, and the Return of Congress

    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss the upcoming 2026 review of the USMCA and the state of trade in North America. They also examine recent cooperation between the United States and China on counternarcotics and port fees and ponder whether Congress may take action on tariffs now that the shutdown is over. Plus, we welcome Alex Kisling as our new moderator.

    32 min
  6. Tariffs at the Supreme Court, a CS3D Update, and Nvidia Chips to the UAE

    11/11/2025

    Tariffs at the Supreme Court, a CS3D Update, and Nvidia Chips to the UAE

    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Phil offer their takeaways from this week's Supreme Court oral arguments on the IEEPA tariffs. They also give an update on the progress of the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) and discuss Microsoft's receipt of a license to ship thousands of advanced Nvidia AI chips to the UAE.

    32 min
  7. Takeaways from Trump's Trip to Asia

    11/04/2025

    Takeaways from Trump's Trip to Asia

    On this episode of the Trade Guys, we talk through the outcomes from President Trump's trip to Asia, including negotiations with China, the ROK, and ASEAN.

    28 min
  8. Shipping Emissions, Pre-APEC Tit For Tat, and U.S. Agriculture Exports

    10/27/2025

    Shipping Emissions, Pre-APEC Tit For Tat, and U.S. Agriculture Exports

    On this episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss a vote on rules aimed at lowering carbon emissions from shipping which was called off under U.S. pressure. We also cover expanded rare earth export controls coming out of China and new CSIS findings on the severe impacts of retaliation on U.S. farmers.

    31 min
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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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    CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    332
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    © CSIS 2018
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