The Trade Guys

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.

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 p...

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.

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. 

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.

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we welcome Stephen Lamar, President and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, for his perspectives on the impacts of tariffs on supply chains and domestic production. 

On this episode of the Trade Guys, we begin by discussing recent public opinion polling on the Trump administration's tariff policies. We also explore retaliatory export controls on critical minerals put in place by China and the current outlook for partners seeking to make a deal with the White House.  Want to build your knowledge of American trade policy and politics by learning from top experts...

On another emergency episode of the Trade Guys, Bill, Scott, Andrew, and Phil react to President Trump's 90-day pause of his planned reciprocal tariffs, recent swings in stock and bond markets, and the ramifications of an escalating trade war with China. 

On this bonus episode of the Trade Guys, we unpack the latest news about the impacts of the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs and how markets, trading partners, and consumers will respond. 

This week, Bill and Scott talk to author and professor Alex Capri about his new book Techno-Nationalism: How It's Reshaping Trade, Geopolitics and Society. 

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Andrew give their first takes on the April 2 tariff announcements from the White House. 

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we unpack the recent tariffs on cars. We also do a deep dive on trade relations with India.   Want to build your knowledge of American trade policy and politics by learning from top experts? Join the Trade Guys for a hybrid course on May 8-9. Learn more and sign up here: Crash Course: Trade Policy with the Trade Guys

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we talk through the latest developments around the Trump administration's application of tariffs on the European Union. We also look at the impacts of the tariffs on the U.S., with a particular focus on the auto industry. Want to build your knowledge of American trade policy and politics by learning from top experts? Join the Trade Guys for a 1.5-day hybri...

The Trade Guys are joined by the new Scholl Chair in International Business, Dr. Philip Luck, to provide an update on tariffs on Canada and Mexico and to discuss the Mar-a-lago Accords. 

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss the updates to tariffs on Canada and Mexico, bills in Congress aiming to limit presidential authority, and the trade deficit.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss USTR's Section 301 investigation of China's shipbuilding sector. We also go through several recent executive orders and directives related to tariffs and investment.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we talk through the crossroads that Europe has reached vis-à-vis its regulatory approaches and relationship with the United States.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott are joined by special guest Doug Irwin, the John French Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College and a leading trade policy expert.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we will talk about the announced but ultimately delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, along with the tariffs on China.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss the trade implications of President Trump's dispute with the president of Colombia. We also look at the potential for increased focus on trade remedies in the U.S. and a European shift towards deregulation. 

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we run through the early trade actions of the new administration and what may come next. We also unpack the record-high U.S. share of global foreign direct investment (FDI).

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we step back and assess the Biden administration's record on trade policy, including a preview of what may change under Trump. We also discuss Indonesia's ascension to full membership in BRICS and the latest export controls on AI GPUs.