
The Trade Guys
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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.
Let There Be Cheese
On this episode of The Trade Guys, we talk big cheese, USMCA, TPA, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
APEP – IPEF Lite?
This week, the Trade Guys talk about APEP, chips, and rant about the WTO.
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.
Just Listen to Us!
This week, the Trade Guys talk about globalization – is it dead? Is it changing? What’s the deal?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tariffs Get Sticky for a Reason
This week, the Trade Guys talking about UFLPA, IPEF, and Section 301 tariffs.

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.

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.

Rain or Shine – Commenting Away
This week, the Trade Guys discuss Africa trade, WTO reform, and electric vehicles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There is NO Free Lunch!
The Trade Guys discuss shrinking the trade deficit, the Americas summit, solar, and more!

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.

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.

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.

On a Different Gauge – an Equal Opportunity Rant Program
This week, the Trade Guys talk about Ukraine, solar issues, and Globalization 2.0.

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.

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.

“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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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