CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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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CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Latest episode

Oct 13, 2026

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Episodes

The Consumer is Sovereign! 16.02.2023

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill discuss Ambassador Tai's recent trip to an optical company in Illinois, the IPEF negotiating round in India, and U.S. agricultural exports.

We’re Kicking Off! 10.02.2023

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we talk about Biden's State of the Union address, bilateral trade with China, and electric vehicle supply chains. All that and more on this week's episode.

APEP – IPEF Lite? 03.02.2023

This week, the Trade Guys talk about APEP, chips, and rant about the WTO.

A “Bless Their Hearts” Kind of Moment 26.01.2023

This week, the Trade Guys will talk about Davos, sectoral trade approaches, and what the U.S. has cooking with Taiwan on trade.

Just Listen to Us! 19.01.2023

This week, the Trade Guys talk about globalization – is it dead? Is it changing? What’s the deal?

Have Your Cake and Discuss it Too 13.01.2023

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill talk about this week's North American Leaders Summit, U.S-Japan trade relations ahead of Prime Minister Kishidas' visit, and the new Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and what it portends for the Republican trade agenda.

Watch for Everything but Trade 05.01.2023

On this first episode of the year, the Trade Guys talk about the North American Leader’s Summit next week, USMCA, and what the Biden administration should anticipate in trade in the year ahead. 

Assessing the Potential of a US-UK FTA 15.12.2022

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill host special guest Meredith Broadbent to discuss UK-US bilateral trade. They also talk about the recent WTO 232 decision and the U.S.-Africa Leadership Summit. 

Can Kicking – the American National Sport 08.12.2022

This week, the Trade Guys talk about the US-EU joint statement of the Trade and Technology Council and oil price caps in Russia.

A State of Confusion 02.12.2022

On this week's episode, Scott and Bill discuss the upcoming third ministerial meeting of the TTC. They also talk about recent changes to US oil policy in Venezuela and emerging tensions over Mexican biotechnology and energy policy. 

Midterms, Social Media Stress and Biden-Xi 18.11.2022

This week, the Trade Guys give you a post-election readout and what it means for trade, CFIUS reviews on social media (Twitter and TikTok), and U.S.-China relations in the wake of G-20.

A Little Confused Overall 10.11.2022

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, they break down what we know so far about the results of the midterm elections. They also discuss trade as a driver of green growth in the context of COP27 in Egypt. The Trade Guys also evaluate the Mexican proposal on corn and biotechnology. 

Schoolhouse Rock Version of the Global Trade 03.11.2022

This week, the Trade Guys do a stock taking of trade policy, evaluating long-term trends and foundational shifts in our globalized world, looking at supply chains, industrial policy, and national security.

A Spanner in the Works 28.10.2022

On this week’s episode of The Trade Guys, Bill and Scott talk about the U.S. and E.U. Technology Council, the TTC meeting to convene for the third time in December, Nicaragua sanctions, and bilateral relations with China. 

Trade Policy: It’s a Feature, Not a Bug! 21.10.2022

This week, the Trade Guys talk about data and digital trade, export controls, and CSIS’ annual event with former USTRs last week.  

Entity List or Enemy List? 17.10.2022

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill discuss shipping bottlenecks on the Mississippi River, an expansion of export controls on high-grade chips to China, and rising OPEC tensions.

Origin Stories with the Trade Guys, featuring Dr. Pru Gordon 12.10.2022

This week, the Trade Guys are joined by Dr. Pru Gordon, Founder and Associate Director of ACITI, to talk about the origins of the Trade Guys podcast and its mission of making trade accessible to all.

A Neverending Washington Soap Opera 30.09.2022

On this week’s episode, the Trade Guys discuss the economic situation in the UK and how it affects trade, a possible outbound investment review mechanism, and enforcement of the MC12 fisheries deal.

No Gossip Like Trade Gossip 22.09.2022

This week, the Trade Guys talk about the G20 Trade Ministerial meetings, the Biden administration’s biomanufacturing announcement, and CFIUS.

Nothing is Complete Without a 301 Investigation 15.09.2022

This week, the Trade Guys talk about IPEF, the new European forced labor prevention act, and bracing for the upcoming beer shortage.

Tariffs Get Sticky for a Reason 09.09.2022

This week, the Trade Guys talking about UFLPA, IPEF, and Section 301 tariffs.

Trade Policy: Tomorrowland or Fantasyland? 25.08.2022

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, they discuss bilateral trade relations with Taiwan, technology transfers to China, and what Ambassador Tai’s recent remarks in Iowa say about U.S. trade policy.

One of These Things is NOT Like the Other 18.08.2022

This week, Scott and Bill talk about export controls and technology transfers to China. Then, they tee up what to anticipate in terms of trade policy in the fall in Washington.

Rain or Shine – Commenting Away 11.08.2022

This week, the Trade Guys discuss Africa trade, WTO reform, and electric vehicles.

You Can’t Fire Me, I Quit! 04.08.2022

This week, Bill and Scott talk about Nicaragua and CAFTA-DR, the EV tax credit, the Inflation Reduction Act, Chinese economic coercion, and trade with Taiwan.

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