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 hosted every week by H. Andrew Schwartz at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C. Email your questions to TradeGuys@csis.org.

JUN 30

An Unproductive G7 Summit, Negotiations with Key Partners, and the Trade Impacts of Iran Conflict

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss why the G7 Summit in Canada failed to produce progress on trade and how negotiations with key trade partners are going. We also look at the implications of the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict for oil markets and whether closing the Strait of Hormuz could be a viable path for Iran.

19 min
JUN 17

A New U.S.-China Framework Agreement and the Stubbornness of Globalization

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss the results of the latest round of U.S.-China negotiations on tariffs and export controls in London. We also go through recent progress on new and expanding trade deals—including the EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)—many of which are proceeding with the U.S. on the sidelines. The first episode of Echonomics, a new CSIS podcast that looks at how past economic events in Asia continue to impact U.S. policy today, is now available online. Find it here.

31 min
JUN 10

An Export Control Chat with Jeannette Chu

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we welcome the National Foreign Trade Council's Jeannette Chu to talk us through the latest developments in trade and security, including the Trump administration's "disco ball" approach to export controls, Section 232 tariffs, and other tools.

36 min
JUN 2

IEEPA Tariffs Struck Down, EU Tariff Threats, and the Big Beautiful Bill

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we walk through decisions by two federal courts blocking the Trump administration's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). We then look at the president's recent threat of 50% tariffs on the EU and the "Big Beautiful" budget reconciliation bill moving through Congress.

28 min
MAY 27

Rep. Suzan DelBene Returns

On this special episode of the Trade Guys, we welcome back Representative Suzan DelBene from Washington's 1st District for her perspectives on the “Big Beautiful Bill” and an outlook on current trade priorities, including efforts to reassert Congress’s constitutional role in trade.

32 min
MAY 15

Lessons and Next Steps from Deals with China and the UK

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we unpack the Geneva agreement between the U.S. and China to deescalate their trade war. We also look at the US-UK framework agreement and what lessons it offers for other countries looking to negotiate with the Trump administration.

29 min
MAY 9

Tariff Talk Live at BAFT

The Trade Guys were honored to open the third day of the BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) Global Annual Meeting in Washington. They discuss the latest buzz around tariffs and take questions from the live audience.

50 min
MAY 5

The Amazon Kerfuffle, Tariff Negotiations Update, and Non-Tariff Barriers

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we open with a discussion of the swift White House reaction to Amazon's consideration of a plan to display the tariff costs on its products. We also provide updates on ongoing tariff negotiations with other countries and dig into what the administration considers to be non-tariff barriers.

26 min

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The Return of Tariff Man

11/29/2024

Paty Walls

Great Podcast! If the USA is going to match other countries tariffs, should the tactic be to negotiate to cancel their tariffs? We have the buying power. Matching their tariffs will create more inflation around the world, doesn’t make any sense… I am in finance dealing with 25% tariffs since 2018, my USA small company pays these tariffs, we had to increase our product prices to stay in the market.
Tin can and string

May 18

Refined Taster

I think there is some good stuff here…if their producer could get everyone better audio setups, especially in conference environments and for Scott. He often sounds as if he’s talking from one end of a metal tube. It’s exhausting to listen to so often I just hit pause, and never come back…until the next interesting episode title, where, you guessed it, the audio for Scott is just the same…so I hit pause…or in this case, leave a rating and review. Production values matter!
Knowledgeable but got very political

Mar 25

cisum88note

Loved The Trade Guys and have always found them, for years, to be factual and present rational information. In the last episode they went on a rant about buying U.S. bourbon to stick it to the EU and Canada and mocking Canadians for not buying U.S. whiskey (like they can’t import from… the EU?). So you want it both ways - market access for the U.S. but also protectionism? Also referenced people “blowing up” Tesla dealerships which is absolutely dnon factual. Pretty telling they’re angry about that but not about public services being illegally gutted and laws broken. Do better.
New subscriber

05/18/2023

Tom from TX

A thoughtful, concise and informative podcast. Count me in as a fan. The talks are timely and even a reasonably educated layman can understand the points Bill and Scott are making. A big plus: 30 or so minutes per podcast - very easy to digest!

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 hosted every week by H. Andrew Schwartz at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C. Email your questions to TradeGuys@csis.org.