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The Trade Guys
Hosted by CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies · EN
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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The Trade Guys x Simply Trade: One Messy Trade Year
Jan 1300:40:48Summary readyThe Trade Guys kick off 2026 with a special crossover episode featuring the Simply Trade podcast’s Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles. Together, the group explores what’s ahead for 2026, focusing on major global trade battlefronts including the Supreme Court, WTO, and USMCA.
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Chips to China, U.S.-Indonesia Deal, and North Pole Tariffs
Dec 1900:31:00Summary readyOn this week’s episode, the Trade Guys discuss President Trump’s decision to sell Nvidia H200 chips to China, the status of the U.S.-Indonesia trade deal, and North Pole tariffs ahead of the holidays.
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The Administration’s Farm Aid Package, China’s Growing Trade Surplus, and USMCA Extension Hearings
Dec 1500:29:21Summary readyOn this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss President Trump’s $12 billion aid package to U.S. farmers, China’s trade surplus hitting over $1 billion despite U.S. tariffs, and USTR’s hearings with stakeholders on extending the USMCA.
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Tariff Dividends, U.S.-UK Pharma Deal, and Bullying vs. Persuasion
Dec 800:29:17Summary readyOn this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott unpack a proposal from the Trump administration to give a $2,000 tariff dividend to all low- and middle-income Americans. They also examine a new deal between the U.S. and UK on pharmaceuticals. Finally, we finish with a debate on whether bullying or persuasion is more effective in trade negotiations.
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New Trade Deals and Framework Agreements, Poison Pill Clauses, and Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 2400:26:14Summary readyOn this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss new U.S. trade deals and framework agreements and the significance of "poison pill" clauses inserted into several of the deals. Scott also unpacks the impacts of trade on Thanksgiving foods.
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USMCA Renegotiation, U.S.-China Trade Thaw, and the Return of Congress
Nov 1800:32:20Summary readyOn this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss the upcoming 2026 review of the USMCA and the state of trade in North America. They also examine recent cooperation between the United States and China on counternarcotics and port fees and ponder whether Congress may take action on tariffs now that the shutdown is over. Plus, we welcome Alex Kisling as our new moderator.
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Tariffs at the Supreme Court, a CS3D Update, and Nvidia Chips to the UAE
Nov 1100:31:41Summary readyOn this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Phil offer their takeaways from this week's Supreme Court oral arguments on the IEEPA tariffs. They also give an update on the progress of the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) and discuss Microsoft's receipt of a license to ship thousands of advanced Nvidia AI chips to the UAE.
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Takeaways from Trump's Trip to Asia
Nov 400:27:35Summary readyOn this episode of the Trade Guys, we talk through the outcomes from President Trump's trip to Asia, including negotiations with China, the ROK, and ASEAN.
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Shipping Emissions, Pre-APEC Tit For Tat, and U.S. Agriculture Exports
Oct 2700:30:55Summary readyOn this episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss a vote on rules aimed at lowering carbon emissions from shipping which was called off under U.S. pressure. We also cover expanded rare earth export controls coming out of China and new CSIS findings on the severe impacts of retaliation on U.S. farmers.
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Trading Tales with the Export Stories Podcast
Oct 2100:35:02Summary readyOn this episode of the Trade Guys, we join forces with Betsy Olim of the Export Stories Podcast to share stories from decades' worth of experience in trade.
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