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The China Challenge: Tariffs from Canada, Deepening Ties with the EU, and the Drawbacks of De-Risking in India
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we look at how diverse countries from around the world are managing their respective trade relationships with China. Topics include the recent Canadian tariffs on Chinese EVs, the EU's trade connections with China, and why de-risking in India may not mean a clean break from China. Want to learn more about the intricacies of Washington? Sign up for Decoding D.C.: Policy, Power, and People, a CSIS executive education course featuring Trade Guy Scott Miller.
What Opinion Polling Tells Us About the Public’s Views on Trade
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we examine recent polls released by the Cato Institute and Pew Research that examined how Americans think about trade. Note that the appendix referenced near the end of the episode is from a 2022 survey by Gallup.
Challenges to the EU EV Tariffs, Prospects for Congressional Trade Action, and Diversification from China
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we check in on the EU’s electric vehicle tariffs after a Chinese WTO challenge, opine on whether congressional action on trade should be expected before the new administration, and explore a recent study on U.S. diversification away from China by the Rhodium Group.
U.S. Presidential Candidates and Trade, ACCTS, and the Commerce Department’s Vietnam NME Ruling
In this episode of The Trade Guys, we talk about the presidential candidates views on trade policy, a recent climate deal that could impact trade policy, and Vietnam’s new NME status by the Department of Commerce.
AGOA Forum, APEP Ministerial, and E-Commerce JSI
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we dissect the recent African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP) trade ministerial in Quito, and the WTO Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on Electronic Commerce.
Defending the Dollar with Mark Sobel
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we are joined by Mark Sobel, a longtime veteran of the U.S. Treasury Department and expert on monetary policy. We discuss the global dominance of the U.S. dollar and potential challenges to its status. To learn more, check out the new video series on Defending the Dollar produced by CSIS.
Live at US-PECC with Wendy Cutler
On this week's special episode of the Trade Guys, the Asia Society Policy Institute's Wendy Cutler joins to discuss post-election trade policy, IPEF, and USMCA review in front of a live audience at the U.S. Committee for the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (US-PECC) Policy Forum. This event was recorded on July 17th.
The Canadian Digital Service Tax, DMA Actions Against Apple and Meta, and Speaker Johnson's Trade Agenda
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we dive into the implications of the new digital service tax in Canada, unpack the latest news on EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) enforcement, and examine Speaker Mike Johnson's recent remarks on trade.
The View from the Hill with Rep. Suzan DelBene
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we are excited to host Representative Suzan DelBene from Washington's 1st District to get a congressional perspective on a prospective U.S. CBAM, the Taiwan trade deal, the administration's trade agenda, and more.
Tariff Day
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we explore recent U.S. tariff actions against solar panel imports originating in China, divisions in the domestic solar industry, and the ramifications of new EV tariffs in the U.S. and EU.
A Conversation on Customs with NFTC's John Pickel
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, guest John Pickel of the National Foreign Trade Council joins the podcast to discuss customs, addressing risks at the source, and future supply chain trends.
Global Elections, Shipping Costs, and Ambassador Tai's Op-Ed
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss elections in India, Mexico, and South Africa, rising shipping costs due to the Red Sea crisis, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai's recent op-ed.
Checking In on UFLPA with John Foote
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, guest John Foote of Kelley Drye & Warren will discuss current issues and future forecasts relating to the enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
China's Retaliation, the Farm Bill, and Supply Chain Resilience
On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we'll discuss China's new anti-dumping investigation, the Farm Bill's importance to trade, and government's involvement in supply chain planning.
A New Tariff Man in Town
On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss the Biden administration’s new set of tariffs on U.S. imports from China.
USTR's Information Gathering Operation and President Xi Jinping's Visit to Europe
This week, the Trade Guys discuss USTR's information gathering operation and President Xi Jinping's trip to Europe.
UFLPA Data, APEP Expansion, and Melamine Probe
On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss Xinjiang’s rising exports despite U.S. sanctions, a potential APEP expansion, and an anti-dumping and countervailing duties probe on melamine imports.
Critical Minerals, CBAM, and AGOA
This week on the Trade Guys, we discuss the potential for new critical mineral agreements, how the administration's new climate task force is thinking about CBAM, and the new AGOA proposal.
Steel Tariffs, Ways and Means Trade Bills, and Ambassador Tai’s Hill Hearings
On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss Biden’s proposed tariffs on Chinese steel imports, the House Ways and Means Committee trade bills, and the Katherine Tai hearings on Capitol Hill.
Unpacking the Villars Framework
This week on the Trade Guys, we discuss the Villars Framework and sustainable trade with our guest, Dan Esty.
The National Trade Estimate Report, Biden-Xi Phone Call, and Falling Chinese FDI
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, President Biden and President Xi's meeting, and falling Chinese foreign direct investment.
Investor-State Dispute Settlement Mechanism, Baltimore Bridge Collapse, and China’s WTO Complaint
On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss House lawmakers’ call for the removal of CAFTA-DR’s investor-state dispute settlement mechanism, the trade consequences of the Baltimore bridge collapse, and China’s WTO complaint concerning U.S. electric vehicle subsidies.
USMCA and Shipbuilding
On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we discuss USMCA’s Rapid Response Mechanism and steel tariffs, as well as the United Steel Workers petition to investigate Chinese shipbuilding.
Nippon Steel and Tiktok
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the House's vote to ban Tiktok and updates from the Nippon Steel acquisition.
MC13 Recap
On this episode of The Trade Guys, we recap the 13th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference (MC13).
Data Flows, Cranes, and Cars
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the new executive order restricting the export of data flows, and the level of threat that Chinese made cars and cranes pose to the United States.
Looking Ahead to MC13
In this week's episode of Trade Guys, we'll discuss next week's 13th WTO Ministerial Conference.
Trade Leadership, Protesting Farmers, and Data Flows
On this episode of the trade guy, we discuss trade leadership in Washington, the ongoing farmer protests in Europe, and data flows.
LNG Exports, the Trade Deficit, and Tin Mill Steel
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the LNG exports, the U.S.'s latest trade data, and an update to the tin mill steel dumping case.
Nippon Steel, TTC, and Digital Trade
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the pending Nippon Steel acquisition of United States Steel Corp, the outcomes of the recent Trade and Technology Council meeting, and how the Digital Markets Act is impacting U.S. businesses.
Market Migrations: Birds, EU Economic Security, Friendshoring
On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss bird flu vaccines, the new EU economic security initiatives, and friendshoring.
China Supply Chains, U.S.-India Trade, and LNG Exports
On this episode of Trade Guys, we discuss Chinese supply chain realignments, the U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum, and LNG exports.
Legacy Chips, Auto Exports, and the Red Sea
On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss China's dominance of the global legacy chip and automotive markets, as well as the Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
2024 Trade Outlook
On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss our outlook for U.S. trade in 2024.
Potential Solutions for the Global Trading System
In this week’s episode of The Trade Guys, we follow up with some ideas on how to tackle the trade challenges posed in the previous episode.
Looming Challenges to the Global Trading System
On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, we’ll talk about some of the biggest challenges facing the global trading system as we wind down 2023.
COP 28, USMCA, and Whiskey Tariffs
On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, we’ll talk about COP 28 and Trade Day, the USMCA panel on dairy, and the role of U.S. Whiskey in tariff negotiations with the EU.
APEC, IPEF, and the Biden-Xi Meeting
On today's episode of Trade Guys, we'll discuss the state of IPEF negotiations, the APEC summit, and the Biden-Xi meeting.
U.S.-Africa Trade
On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss Africa and AGOA with Dr. Zainab Usman, Director of the Africa Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
WTO e-Commerce Policy, Graphite, and Halloween
This week on The Trade Guys, we discuss the U.S.'s shift on WTO e-commerce policy, China's export controls on graphite, and how trade impacts the price of Halloween.
Chip Export Control Update, US-EU Summit, and the TRIPS Waiver
On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss the semiconductor export controls update, the US-EU summit, and the TRIPS Waiver.
Canada Tax and APEP
On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss Canada’s proposed Digital Services Tax and APEP.
Barr Bill, the Anniversary of October 7th, and China Paranoia
Today on the Trade Guys, we discuss Representative Barr's bill to increase sanctions on China and the one-year anniversary of the October 7th semiconductor export control regulations.
Government Shutdown, WTO Reform, and Global Trade Slowdown
In this week's episode of Trade Guys, we talk about the government shutdowns' impact on trade, WTO reform, and the overall slowdown in global trade.
China's EV subsidies and the renewal of the GSP
On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we are discussing China's EV subsidies and the potential renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences.
Samsung, the U.S.-Korea-Japan Trilateral Agreement, and KBO with Amb. Lippert
On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we are joined by special guest, former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert, to discuss the current state of U.S.-Korea economic relations.
Raimondo in China and the G20
On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we unpack Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's visit to China and the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting.
Tariff Man and Canned Food
On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, we’ll talk about Former President Trump’s proposed tariff plan, the latest on the WTO Section 232, and tin mill steel.
Green Steel, China Imports, and Infant Formula
This week’s episode of Trade Guys discusses the EU-US green steel and aluminum negotiations, the latest import data from China, and the aftermath of last year’s infant formula shortage.
Taiwan Bill, Public Opinion and Outbound Investment
On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss President Biden's signing of the Taiwan Bill, public opinion and trade, and the outbound investment screening Executive Order