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

When Are You Going to Like What I’m Doing? Maybe Never. 28.07.2022

This week, Scott and Bill talk about the Nicaraguan sugar TRQ decision, the lapse in the rule for trade adjustment assistance, and Senator Whitehouse’s new proposal for CBAM.

Sleeper Issue on US-China Trade 21.07.2022

This week, the Trade Guys have a special episode devoted to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which has now taken effect in the United States.

Trade Guys Never Rest (There’s Always a Trade Crisis Somewhere) 14.07.2022

In this episode of the Trade Guys, they discuss inflation as it relates to trade, nearshoring, and the Great Mexican Beer Crisis.

It’s a Big Climate Club, and You Ain’t in It 30.06.2022

This week, the Trade Guys talk about the G7, the Bipartisan Innovation Act, and UK steel tariffs.

A Shot in the Arm 24.06.2022

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, we talk about how the glass is half full in Geneva, the Chinese response to evolving US trade policy, and what’s happening in global energy markets.

Trade Guys, Together Again 17.06.2022

Together for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Trade Guys discuss MC12, the U.S.-Kenya free trade agreement, and food security.

There is NO Free Lunch! 09.06.2022

The Trade Guys discuss shrinking the trade deficit, the Americas summit, solar, and more! 

How Do We Make Lemonade out of Lemons? 03.06.2022

The Trade Guys discuss the latest European sanctions on Russia, what’s next for the IPEF, and Canada.

Making Friends in a Dangerous Place 25.05.2022

This week, the Trade Guys host Gerard de Graaf, Director for Digital Transformation in the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology of the European Commission.

Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket 20.05.2022

This week, the Trade Guys talk the baby formula shortage, last week’s ASEAN summit, and the TRIPS waiver at the WTO.

On a Different Gauge – an Equal Opportunity Rant Program 13.05.2022

This week, the Trade Guys talk about Ukraine, solar issues, and Globalization 2.0.

Running Fast & Tripping Competition 05.05.2022

This week, the Trade Guys consider the China bills circulating in Congress and how China is pushing back on them, plus the latest WTO disputes.

Smart Sanctions? Dumb Sanctions? 28.04.2022

This week, the Trade Guys consider the debate over China tariffs, the continuing reverberations from the Russia conflict, and the de minimis rule.  

“Cereal” Offenders 20.04.2022

This week, the Trade Guys discuss Russia sanctions, trade policy in the China competition bills coming up in Congress, and the new Buy America guidelines.

Dissecting the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) 14.04.2022

This week, the Trade Guys and their guests, Elina Noor from the Asia Society Policy Institute and Greg Poling from CSIS’ Southeast Asia program, discuss the complexities of the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).

National Security is in the Eye of the Beholder 07.04.2022

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the invocation of the Defense Production Act, the EU-WTO dispute with the UK on green subsidies, IPEF, trade with Mexico, and more.

The Rant is Due 01.04.2022

This week, the Trade Guys discuss Ambassador Tai’s testimony on the Hill, ongoing fallout from the invasion of Ukraine, and why the trade community should stay calm about a new solar investigation.

UK-US Deal, Russia Sanctions, and Reglobalization 24.03.2022

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the latest developments on the financial situation in Russia, which remains heavily sanctioned by the United States and its allies.

Russia Sanctions and Supply Chains 17.03.2022

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on global trade and supply chains and if sanctions on Russia are working.  

The Whole Enchilada: Sanctions, Semiconductors, and Buy American 10.03.2022

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the dual-edged sword of sanctions, the state of the semiconductor industry, and the Biden Administration’s “Made in America” commitments.

Ukraine Impacts (Continued) 03.03.2022

This week, the Trade Guys dive deeper into the implications of Ukraine for the international economy.

Ukraine Impacts 24.02.2022

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the implications of the situation in Ukraine, along with recent trade announcements from the White House.

Holy Guacamole, Avocado Trade Being Disrupted? 18.02.2022

This week, the Trade Guys discuss solar tariffs, Mexican avocados, and digital trade.

U.S.-Japan Agreement on Steel, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, Trade with China, and Environmental Consultations under USMCA 14.02.2022

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, they discuss the US-Japan deal on steel, trade with China following the release of new data about purchases under the Phase One deal, and a request for consultations under USMCA regarding an endangered species.

Infighting and Factions in the White House over Trade Policy 07.02.2022

Listen to the Trade Guys discuss the state of U.S. trade policy. Is the situation as bleak as it’s made out to be?

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