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 hosted every week by H. Andrew Schwartz at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C. Email your questions to [email protected].

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Last Episode : June 17, 2025 2:22pm

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Episodes

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A New U.S.-China Framework Agreement and the Stubbornness of Globalization
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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 economic events in Asia continue to impact U.S. policy today, is now available online. Find it here. 
Published 06/17
An Export Control Chat with Jeannette Chu
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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. 
Published 06/10
IEEPA Tariffs Struck Down, EU Tariff Threats, and the Big Beautiful Bill
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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. 
Published 06/02
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Rep. Suzan DelBene Returns
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.  
Published 05/27
Lessons and Next Steps from Deals with China and the UK
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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.
Published 05/15
Tariff Talk Live at BAFT
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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. 
Published 05/09
The Amazon Kerfuffle, Tariff Negotiations Update, and Non-Tariff Barriers
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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.
Published 05/05
Mapping the Impacts of Tariffs with Stephen Lamar
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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. 
Published 04/29
Letters from the Trade War: Polling, Chinese Export Controls, and Negotiations
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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 course on May 8-9. Learn more and sign up here: Crash Course: Trade Policy with the Trade Guys
Published 04/18
Emergency Trade Guys: Tariff Whiplash and Chinese Decoupling
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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. 
Published 04/10
Liberation Day Fallout and What Comes Next
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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. 
Published 04/08
Techno-Nationalism with Alex Capri
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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. 
Published 04/08