The Trade Guys

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.

Episodes

The Show Must Go On: New Tariffs and the Role of the Dollar

July 21, 2025 • 28 mins
On this episode of the Trade Guys, we talk through a range of new tariff announcements and where negotiations may be headed. We also look at the role of the dollar in the international monetary system and what scenarios could lead to de-dollarization. We also pay tribute to our friend and colleague Andrew Schwartz. 
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Altana CEO Evan Smith on Managing Supply Chains with AI

July 14, 2025 • 35 mins
On this episode of the Trade Guys, we welcome Altana CEO Evan Smith to tell us about the leading-edge work his company does to drive resilience, compliance, and efficiency across the global supply chain. We also talk through the impacts of recent tariffs on supply chains and where U.S. trade negotiations stand.
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An Unproductive G7 Summit, Negotiations with Key Partners, and the Trade Impacts of Iran Conflict

June 30, 2025 • 18 mins
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.
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A New U.S.-China Framework Agreement and the Stubbornness of Globalization

June 17, 2025 • 31 mins
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 econ...
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An Export Control Chat with Jeannette Chu

June 10, 2025 • 36 mins
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. 
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IEEPA Tariffs Struck Down, EU Tariff Threats, and the Big Beautiful Bill

June 2, 2025 • 27 mins
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. 
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Rep. Suzan DelBene Returns

May 27, 2025 • 32 mins
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.  
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Lessons and Next Steps from Deals with China and the UK

May 15, 2025 • 28 mins
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.
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Tariff Talk Live at BAFT

May 9, 2025 • 50 mins
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. 
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The Amazon Kerfuffle, Tariff Negotiations Update, and Non-Tariff Barriers

May 5, 2025 • 26 mins
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.
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Mapping the Impacts of Tariffs with Stephen Lamar

April 29, 2025 • 30 mins
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. 
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Letters from the Trade War: Polling, Chinese Export Controls, and Negotiations

April 18, 2025 • 30 mins
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? Join the Trade Guys for a hybrid ...
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Emergency Trade Guys: Tariff Whiplash and Chinese Decoupling

April 10, 2025 • 37 mins
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. 
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Liberation Day Fallout and What Comes Next

April 8, 2025 • 30 mins
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. 
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Techno-Nationalism with Alex Capri

April 8, 2025 • 35 mins
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. 
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Emergency Trade Guys: Reciprocal Tariff Reactions

April 3, 2025 • 24 mins
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. 
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Auto Tariffs and U.S.-India Trade Relations

March 31, 2025 • 26 mins
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
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For Every Move, A Countermove: An EU Trade War and the Impacts of Tariffs on the U.S.

March 24, 2025 • 25 mins
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 hybrid course on May 8-9. Learn more an...
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Scholl Chair Phil Luck and the Trade Guys Provide a Tariff Update

March 17, 2025 • 21 mins
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. 
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What is up with the Tariff Man: A Pause for Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

March 10, 2025 • 29 mins
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.
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