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The Trade Guys

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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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

APEC, IPEF, and the Biden-Xi Meeting 17.11.2023

On today's episode of Trade Guys, we'll discuss the state of IPEF negotiations, the APEC summit, and the Biden-Xi meeting. 

U.S.-Africa Trade 03.11.2023

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss Africa and AGOA with Dr. Zainab Usman, Director of the Africa Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. 

WTO e-Commerce Policy, Graphite, and Halloween 27.10.2023

This week on The Trade Guys, we discuss the U.S.'s shift on WTO e-commerce policy, China's export controls on graphite, and how trade impacts the price of Halloween.

Chip Export Control Update, US-EU Summit, and the TRIPS Waiver 20.10.2023

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss the semiconductor export controls update, the US-EU summit, and the TRIPS Waiver.

Canada Tax and APEP 13.10.2023

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss Canada’s proposed Digital Services Tax and APEP.

Barr Bill, the Anniversary of October 7th, and China Paranoia 06.10.2023

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.

Government Shutdown, WTO Reform, and Global Trade Slowdown 29.09.2023

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.

China's EV subsidies and the renewal of the GSP 25.09.2023

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.

Samsung, the U.S.-Korea-Japan Trilateral Agreement, and KBO with Amb. Lippert 18.09.2023

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.

Raimondo in China and the G20 11.09.2023

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we unpack Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's visit to China and the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting.

Tariff Man and Canned Food 25.08.2023

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, we’ll talk about Former President Trump’s proposed tariff plan, the latest on the WTO Section 232, and tin mill steel.

Green Steel, China Imports, and Infant Formula 18.08.2023

This week’s episode of Trade Guys discusses the EU-US green steel and aluminum negotiations, the latest import data from China, and the aftermath of last year’s infant formula shortage. 

Taiwan Bill, Public Opinion and Outbound Investment 14.08.2023

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss President Biden's signing of the Taiwan Bill, public opinion and trade, and the outbound investment screening Executive Order

Legacy Chips and E-Commerce 03.08.2023

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss China’s rush into legacy chips and the state of e-commerce.

Outbound Investment, Made in America, and AGOA 31.07.2023

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss the Senate’s recent outbound investment mechanism, Made in America week, and renewing AGOA.

Acronyms Galore 21.07.2023

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. 

Waiting for Shrems 18.07.2023

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.

Chips Wars: China Strikes Back 06.07.2023

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. 

EU Security, USMCA, and Modi 29.06.2023

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.

Ripe Opportunities: Blinken Visits China, the Florida Tomato Exchange, and the “Build it in America Act” 26.06.2023

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.”

Trade Policy and Circumvention 16.06.2023

This week, the Trade Guys discuss Katherine Tai’s speech on trade policy, the Taiwan Trade Agreement Implementation Act, and the reintroduction of “Levelling the Playing Field 2.0".

Oh, Canada: Amb. Raymond Chrétien Meets the Trade Guys 08.06.2023

On this episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill are joined by former Canadian Ambassador Chretien to discuss the importance of the US-Canada economic relationship, as well as trade issues between the two countries from USMCA to the Inflation Reduction Act.

The Airing of Grievances 05.06.2023

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about the first in-person conversation between U.S. and Chinese commerce officials, China and Brazil’s deal to bypass the U.S. dollar in their transactions, and the latest IPEF ministerial in Detroit.

Econ Coercion, Micron Ban and More 31.05.2023

Up next on the Trade Guys, they talk about G7, Micron, and the conclusion of the first phase of the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade.

Gen Z Meets the Trade Guys 18.05.2023

On this episode of The Trade Guys, Bill and Scott meet with students from the University of South Florida to share their trade wisdom.

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