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The AUKUS Caucus

On this episode of The Trade Guys, we’ll talk about Section 232 and 301 tariffs, we’ll talk about AUKUS, and we’ll talk about the US and the EU on EVs.

Mar 17, 202324 min

Let There Be Cheese

On this episode of The Trade Guys, we talk big cheese, USMCA, TPA, and more.

Mar 9, 202328 min

Trade Guys Dancing on TikTok!

In this episode, the Trade Guys talk about Northern Ireland, the Trade Guys dancing on TikTok, and the CHIPS Act, plus what’s going on with U.S. sanctions on Russia.

Mar 2, 202330 min

The Russian Invasion of Ukraine – One Year On

This week, the Trade Guys mark the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the historic levels of sanctions and export controls that have been implemented on Russia.

Feb 24, 202324 min

The Consumer is Sovereign!

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill discuss Ambassador Tai's recent trip to an optical company in Illinois, the IPEF negotiating round in India, and U.S. agricultural exports.

Feb 16, 202326 min

We’re Kicking Off!

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we talk about Biden's State of the Union address, bilateral trade with China, and electric vehicle supply chains. All that and more on this week's episode.

Feb 10, 202320 min

APEP – IPEF Lite?

This week, the Trade Guys talk about APEP, chips, and rant about the WTO.

Feb 3, 202325 min

A “Bless Their Hearts” Kind of Moment

This week, the Trade Guys will talk about Davos, sectoral trade approaches, and what the U.S. has cooking with Taiwan on trade.

Jan 26, 202329 min

Just Listen to Us!

This week, the Trade Guys talk about globalization – is it dead? Is it changing? What’s the deal?

Jan 19, 202323 min

Have Your Cake and Discuss it Too

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill talk about this week's North American Leaders Summit, U.S-Japan trade relations ahead of Prime Minister Kishidas' visit, and the new Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and what it portends for the Republican trade agenda.

Jan 13, 202328 min

Watch for Everything but Trade

On this first episode of the year, the Trade Guys talk about the North American Leader’s Summit next week, USMCA, and what the Biden administration should anticipate in trade in the year ahead.

Jan 5, 202324 min

Assessing the Potential of a US-UK FTA

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill host special guest Meredith Broadbent to discuss UK-US bilateral trade. They also talk about the recent WTO 232 decision and the U.S.-Africa Leadership Summit.

Dec 15, 202231 min

Can Kicking – the American National Sport

This week, the Trade Guys talk about the US-EU joint statement of the Trade and Technology Council and oil price caps in Russia.

Dec 8, 202222 min

A State of Confusion

On this week's episode, Scott and Bill discuss the upcoming third ministerial meeting of the TTC. They also talk about recent changes to US oil policy in Venezuela and emerging tensions over Mexican biotechnology and energy policy.

Dec 2, 202224 min

Midterms, Social Media Stress and Biden-Xi

This week, the Trade Guys give you a post-election readout and what it means for trade, CFIUS reviews on social media (Twitter and TikTok), and U.S.-China relations in the wake of G-20.

Nov 18, 202230 min

A Little Confused Overall

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, they break down what we know so far about the results of the midterm elections. They also discuss trade as a driver of green growth in the context of COP27 in Egypt. The Trade Guys also evaluate the Mexican proposal on corn and biotechnology.

Nov 10, 202222 min

Schoolhouse Rock Version of the Global Trade

This week, the Trade Guys do a stock taking of trade policy, evaluating long-term trends and foundational shifts in our globalized world, looking at supply chains, industrial policy, and national security.

Nov 3, 202231 min

A Spanner in the Works

On this week’s episode of The Trade Guys, Bill and Scott talk about the U.S. and E.U. Technology Council, the TTC meeting to convene for the third time in December, Nicaragua sanctions, and bilateral relations with China.

Oct 28, 202224 min

Trade Policy: It’s a Feature, Not a Bug!

This week, the Trade Guys talk about data and digital trade, export controls, and CSIS’ annual event with former USTRs last week.

Oct 21, 202224 min

Entity List or Enemy List?

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill discuss shipping bottlenecks on the Mississippi River, an expansion of export controls on high-grade chips to China, and rising OPEC tensions.

Oct 17, 202226 min

Origin Stories with the Trade Guys, featuring Dr. Pru Gordon

This week, the Trade Guys are joined by Dr. Pru Gordon, Founder and Associate Director of ACITI, to talk about the origins of the Trade Guys podcast and its mission of making trade accessible to all.

Oct 12, 202245 min

A Neverending Washington Soap Opera

On this week’s episode, the Trade Guys discuss the economic situation in the UK and how it affects trade, a possible outbound investment review mechanism, and enforcement of the MC12 fisheries deal.

Sep 30, 202227 min

No Gossip Like Trade Gossip

This week, the Trade Guys talk about the G20 Trade Ministerial meetings, the Biden administration’s biomanufacturing announcement, and CFIUS.

Sep 22, 202230 min

Nothing is Complete Without a 301 Investigation

This week, the Trade Guys talk about IPEF, the new European forced labor prevention act, and bracing for the upcoming beer shortage.

Sep 15, 202224 min

Tariffs Get Sticky for a Reason

This week, the Trade Guys talking about UFLPA, IPEF, and Section 301 tariffs.

Sep 9, 202226 min

Trade Policy: Tomorrowland or Fantasyland?

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, they discuss bilateral trade relations with Taiwan, technology transfers to China, and what Ambassador Tai’s recent remarks in Iowa say about U.S. trade policy.

Aug 25, 202222 min

One of These Things is NOT Like the Other

This week, Scott and Bill talk about export controls and technology transfers to China. Then, they tee up what to anticipate in terms of trade policy in the fall in Washington.

Aug 18, 202230 min

Rain or Shine – Commenting Away

This week, the Trade Guys discuss Africa trade, WTO reform, and electric vehicles.

Aug 11, 202234 min

You Can’t Fire Me, I Quit!

This week, Bill and Scott talk about Nicaragua and CAFTA-DR, the EV tax credit, the Inflation Reduction Act, Chinese economic coercion, and trade with Taiwan.

Aug 4, 202225 min

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

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.

Jul 28, 202228 min

Sleeper Issue on US-China Trade

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.

Jul 21, 202234 min

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

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

Jul 14, 202225 min

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

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

Jun 30, 202225 min

A Shot in the Arm

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.

Jun 24, 202221 min

Trade Guys, Together Again

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.

Jun 17, 202222 min

There is NO Free Lunch!

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

Jun 9, 202227 min

How Do We Make Lemonade out of Lemons?

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

Jun 3, 202225 min

Making Friends in a Dangerous Place

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.

May 25, 202230 min

Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

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

May 20, 202225 min

On a Different Gauge – an Equal Opportunity Rant Program

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

May 13, 202227 min

Running Fast & Tripping Competition

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.

May 5, 202225 min

Smart Sanctions? Dumb Sanctions?

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

Apr 28, 202233 min

“Cereal” Offenders

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.

Apr 20, 202223 min

Dissecting the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

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).

Apr 14, 202228 min

National Security is in the Eye of the Beholder

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.

Apr 7, 202226 min

The Rant is Due

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.

Apr 1, 202222 min

UK-US Deal, Russia Sanctions, and Reglobalization

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.

Mar 24, 202224 min

Russia Sanctions and Supply Chains

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.

Mar 17, 202223 min

The Whole Enchilada: Sanctions, Semiconductors, and Buy American

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.

Mar 10, 202229 min

Ukraine Impacts (Continued)

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

Mar 3, 202224 min