The Trade Guys

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we look at recent Chinese export controls on critical minerals and entity listings of U.S. companies. We also weigh in on President Biden's blocking of the Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel and the recent controversy surrounding H1-B visas.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss what the incoming U.S. administration will mean for the future of the World Trade Organization. We also dive into a new study on “The Rise of US Economic Sanctions on China” from the Peterson Institute for International Economics, as well as the relaxation of export controls on space-related technologies by BIS.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we look at what we can learn from the full slate of economic cabinet nominees for the incoming administration. We also dive into new export controls from BIS, China's response to the controls, and how Trump's threats of tariffs on Canada and Mexico will play out.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we comment on the current and potential nominees for trade-relevant cabinet positions. We then dig into why Vietnam will be a target for trade actions under the incoming administration and how China might respond to anticipated tariff hikes.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we give our first reactions to the reelection of Donald Trump and speculate about what trade and economic policy will look like in the next administration. 

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we talk about the BRICS Summit and efforts to move away from dollar dominance, the G20 Trade and Investment Ministers' Meeting, and a new study from the Peterson Institute's Robert Lawrence that assesses recent U.S. efforts to re-shore manufacturing jobs. 

This week, the Trade Guys recorded their show live at the National Small Business Exporter Summit hosted by NASBITE International. They talk U.S. elections and the services economy, then field questions from the audience.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we preview the upcoming 2026 renewal of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), dig into the Nobel-winning work on the importance of societal institutions for a country’s prosperity, and discuss the return of pandas from China to the National Zoo.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we look at two recent pieces of note. Check out "Making Tariffs Great Again: Does President Trump Have Legal Authority to Implement New Tariffs on U.S. Trading Partners and China?" by Warren Maruyama, Lyric Galvin, and William A. Reinsch, as well as "Did supply chains deliver pandemic-era inflation?" by Phil Levy.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we unpack the ramifications of the port strike currently impacting the East Coast and Gulf. Next, we look at U.S.-India collaboration on critical minerals and semiconductors, as well as the recently delayed EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we dive into the economic records and agendas of the two major presidential candidates. We also cover the Commerce Department's proposed ban on the import and sale of connected vehicle technologies from China and Russia.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we are lucky to be joined by Scott Kennedy, the Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at CSIS. Discussion topics include the origins of China's economic downturn, Taiwanese investment in China, and what the future may hold for the world's second-largest economy and its trade relationships.

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss the Commerce Department's recent export controls on quantum computing and other advanced technologies, a new report on European economic competitiveness from Mario Draghi, and reporting that the Biden Administration plans to block Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel. 

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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. 

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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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

 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. 

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).

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.

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.

This week, the Trade Guys discuss USTR's information gathering operation and President Xi Jinping's trip to Europe. 

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.

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. 

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.

This week on the Trade Guys, we discuss the Villars Framework and sustainable trade with our guest, Dan Esty.

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. 

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.

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.

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the House's vote to ban Tiktok and updates from the Nippon Steel acquisition. 

On this episode of The Trade Guys, we recap the 13th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference (MC13). 

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.

In this week's episode of Trade Guys, we'll discuss next week's 13th WTO Ministerial Conference.

On this episode of the trade guy, we discuss trade leadership in Washington, the ongoing farmer protests in Europe, and data flows.

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.

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.

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss bird flu vaccines, the new EU economic security initiatives, and friendshoring.

On this episode of Trade Guys, we discuss Chinese supply chain realignments, the U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum, and LNG exports.

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. 

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss our outlook for U.S. trade in 2024. 

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.

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.

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.

On today's episode of Trade Guys, we'll discuss the state of IPEF negotiations, the APEC summit, and the Biden-Xi meeting. 

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. 

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.

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss the semiconductor export controls update, the US-EU summit, and the TRIPS Waiver.

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss Canada’s proposed Digital Services Tax and APEP.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we unpack Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's visit to China and the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting.

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.

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. 

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

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss China’s rush into legacy chips and the state of e-commerce.

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss the Senate’s recent outbound investment mechanism, Made in America week, and renewing AGOA.

On this episode of Trade Guys, we discuss the Biden administration’s meeting with top semiconductor companies, the IPEF round in Busan, and OECD Pillar Two. 

On this week’s episode of Trade Guys, we discuss the EU-US data privacy framework, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to China, and the International Maritime Organization meetings.

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we discuss China's new export controls on gallium and germanium, the Biden Export Council's latest recommendations, and Deputy National Security Adviser Mike Pyle's recent emphasis on investment instead of trade. 

In this episode of Trade Guys, we’ll discuss the EU’s Draft Security Strategy, the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism, and the Modi visit to the United States.

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about Blinken’s visit to China, the renewed U.S.-Mexico tomato dispute, and the House Ways and Means “Build it in America Act.”

This week, the Trade Guys discuss Katherine Tai’s speech on trade policy, the Taiwan Trade Agreement Implementation Act, and the reintroduction of “Levelling the Playing Field 2.0".

On this episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill are joined by former Canadian Ambassador Chretien to discuss the importance of the US-Canada economic relationship, as well as trade issues between the two countries from USMCA to the Inflation Reduction Act.

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about the first in-person conversation between U.S. and Chinese commerce officials, China and Brazil’s deal to bypass the U.S. dollar in their transactions, and the latest IPEF ministerial in Detroit.

Up next on the Trade Guys, they talk about G7, Micron, and the conclusion of the first phase of the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade.

On this episode of The Trade Guys, Bill and Scott meet with students from the University of South Florida to share their trade wisdom.

On the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about the new House outbound investment screening bill, pushback from developing economies on IPEF digital trade, and they revisit cross-border subsidy probes.

On the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about Jake Sullivan’s speech last week, IPEF, and how new EU legislation will impact US companies.  

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Coming up on the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s speech on China, the South Korean state visit, and EU digital regulations.

On this episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about EU digital trade, AGOA, and the US Chamber of Commerce.

On this week’s episode, the Trade Guys talk about the Transatlantic trade relationship in light of European officials’ visit to China, Indonesia’s plan to propose a critical minerals deal with the U.S., and the state of globalization.

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On the next episode of the Trade Guys, they talk about the G7 trade ministers meeting and WTO reform, then they’ll talk about CPTPP and what’s going on between the US and China.

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the U.S.-Japan deal on EV tax credits, USTR Katherine Tai's House Ways and Means Committee hearing, and Mexico's rollback of power and oil markets reforms.

In this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we'll discuss the new CHIPS guard rails, President Biden's trip to Canada, and U.S. and E.U. Critical-Minerals Pact over IRA concerns.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

This week, the Trade Guys discuss the implications of the situation in Ukraine, along with recent trade announcements from the White House.

This week, the Trade Guys discuss solar tariffs, Mexican avocados, and digital trade.

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, they discuss the US-Japan deal on steel, trade with China following the release of new data about purchases under the Phase One deal, and a request for consultations under USMCA regarding an endangered species.

Listen to the Trade Guys discuss the state of U.S. trade policy. Is the situation as bleak as it’s made out to be?

In this week's episode of the Trade Guys, they discuss the America COMPETES Act, new data from the Commerce Department illustrating the ongoing semiconductor shortage in the United States, and what the administration's options are when it comes to Russia sanctions.

From possible de minimis level changes to complications involving rules of origin in textiles – and to breaking the Internet – the Trade Guys get into a diverse set of global topics in this week’s episode.

In this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott talk all things climate, including proposed amendments to the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism, USMCA auto rules of origin and EVs, and underlying causes of global food prices.

In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys talk about the findings from a USMCA dispute panel on Canada's tariff rate quotas in the dairy industry. They also discuss the latest controversy over Walmart pulling products from Xinjiang in their Sam's Club stores. The Trade Guys look ahead to 2022 and predict what the biggest trade issues will be, as well as say farewell to Jasmine for her last episode.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys recap the year of 2021 in U.S. trade policy. They cover the latest updates on the WTO, the Biden Administration's plan for the Indo-Pacific region, inflation, lingering supply chain issues, and more. Where does the U.S. currently stand, and what lies ahead for trade policy priorities in the new year?

In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss the EU's proposal for an anti-coercion trade weapon. They discuss politics behind the EU's proposal and what it means for relations with the U.S. and China. They also discuss the ongoing EV tax credit debate in Congress and the House's consideration of the Uyghur bill. 

In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys talk about the latest updates to the reconciliation bill, a new Indo-Pacific framework announced by USTR Tai and Secretary Raimondo, and new developments in the US-India trade relationship. They also touch on the U.S. decision to join the MC12 proposal to extend the WTO e-commerce moratorium.

In this episode, the Trade Guys invite Cathy Novelli, a former trade negotiator and State Department official, for a conversation about Listening for America's recent report. Listening for America is a nationwide listening tour dedicated to understanding how individual communities and businesses view trade and globalization. 

In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss USTR Tai's remarks on digital trade and gaps in the Biden Administration's policy approach in the Indo-Pacific region. They also give a mid-COP26 breakdown of the latest updates, including pledges from the business community and the outlook for renewable energy sources. And, with the WTO Ministerial Conference coming up at the end of the month, they discuss the most recent developments on environmental goods and fisheries subsidies. 

In this episode, the Trade Guys invite Ed Gresser from the Progressive Policy Institute for a chat on U.S. trade policy in the Trump and Biden administrations. They also discuss worker-centric trade, how globalization has been affected over the last few years, and what the future of trade could hold.

On this week’s episode, the Trade Guys host Monica Hardy Whaley of the National Center for APEC and discuss past successes and upcoming agenda items at APEC, from digital policy to inclusivity and sustainability. 

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss supply chain challenges, and the lack of shipping containers and truck drivers, storage availability at ports, and shortages in the food industry. The Trade Guys also touch on China's trade policy review at the WTO and reflect on Ambassador Katherine Tai's recent speech reaffirming U.S. support for the World Trade Organization.

In this episode, the Trade Guys host the Honorable Tim Groser, Former Minister of Trade of New Zealand, for a conversation on TPP and CPTPP. They discuss what the United States' role in the Asia Pacific currently looks like, how China's application to accede to the CPTPP could affect trade relations in the region, and what the next steps for the Biden administration are.

In this episode, Andrew returns from his summer break and chats with the Trade Guys about Ambassador Katherine Tai's remarks at CSIS's public event. They discuss the state of the current U.S.-China bilateral trade and economic relationship. The Trade Guys also predict the next steps the Biden administration might take and provide recommendations for a path forward. 

In this week’s Trade Guys episode, the Trade Guys preview what to expect from the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council, from export controls to semiconductors. They also cover recent remarks from Ambassador Tai about trade and agriculture and discuss a trade proposal from Senator Portman. 

In this episode, the Trade Guys welcome Ambassador Dan Mulhall for a conversation on Brexit, Ireland's economy, proposals for a Digital Services Tax, Ireland's longstanding relationship with the United States, and recent developments in the U.S.-EU transatlantic relationship.

In this episode, the Trade Guys speak at the University of Maryland's Center for Global Business for their first installment of the Distinguished Speakers in International Business Series of the academic year. Bill and Scott join Rebecca Bellinger and Kislaya Prasad for a conversation about trade, how it affects economic policy, and how it impacts our day-to-day lives. They touch on the Biden administration's approach to trade, climate change, relations with China.

In this week’s Trade Guys episode, the Trade Guys discuss export controls and emerging technology. They also talk about markups on the Hill and Buy America, taking stock of the Biden administration’s overall trade policy.

In this episode of the Trade Guys, we cover the Vice President’s trip to the Indo-Pacific. We also discuss what’s unfolding in the U.S. solar industry. And, Bill and Scott break down a USMCA rules of origin dispute that could potentially have long-term consequences for the North American automobile industry.

 In this episode, the Trade Guys welcome the American Committee on Foreign Relations Young Leaders Initiative for a live Q&A. They discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic affected consumers and supply chains, prospects for trade policy proposals and bilateral agreements, and the future of international trade policy.

In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss USTR Tai’s decision to convene a U.S.-Africa trade ministerial. Plus, they go over the issues on the table at the WTO, including the fisheries negotiations, the e-commerce moratorium, and the TRIPs vaccine waiver. The Trade Guys also discuss Biden’s latest Buy America proposal and what it would mean for U.S. businesses and the economy. 

In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss the latest updates to the global minimum corporate tax. They go over two USMCA issues — one on a labor complaint settlement and another on the Keystone XL Pipeline. Plus, the Trade Guys react to the EU's new proposal to fight climate change through emission reductions, efficiency targets, and a CBAM.

In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys talk about the Biden administration's recent WRO on polysilicon. They also discuss the expiration of Trade Promotion Authority and what it means for upcoming trade agreement negotiations. Plus, the Trade Guys discuss the moratorium on e-commerce negotiations at the WTO and the results of the recent Trade Monitoring Report.

In this episode, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys discuss solar panel production in Xinjiang and what import bans on polysilicon could mean for supply chains and climate change goals. They also go over the latest on GSP and MTB renewal in Congress. Plus, the Trade Guys discuss recent developments on the lumber dispute with Canada and what it means for U.S. consumers. 

In this episode of the Trade Guys, Scott and Bill recap the EU-US summit with Heather Conley. They discuss updates from the summit, including the Boeing-Airbus truce, steel and aluminum tariffs, and the Trade and Technology Council. Plus, they discuss the outlook for a US-UK FTA. And, they go over the recent demarche issued by the US regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol. 

In this episode, the Trade Guys welcome Matt Goodman to the show and discuss the importance of the upcoming G7 summit. They address the big issues on the table, including the pandemic and vaccine distribution, climate change, and trade. Plus, they go over the latest developments on a global corporate minimum tax.

In this episode of the Trade Guys, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys talk about the U.K.'s decision to join CPTPP. They also discuss fisheries subsidies negotiations at the WTO and the proposal from the U.S. to address forced labor concerns. Plus, they go over the latest amendments to the China Bill, including MTB and GSP renewal, as well as an inbound investment screening mechanism.

In this episode of the Trade Guys, Guest Host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys break down the U.S. Commerce Department's latest decision on lumber imports from Canada. Plus, they discuss the countervailing duty case over tire imports from Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. The Trade Guys also talk about congressional vs. executive Authority in the latest update on the WTO TRIPS Waiver. 

In this episode of the Trade Guys, Andrew and the Trade Guys break down the effect tariffs have had on the U.S. and China. Plus, they discuss new developments to the Endless Frontier Act in the Senate and the U.S.-EU Tariff Truce. The Trade Guys also touch on the latest labor disputes under the USMCA agreement.

In this bonus episode, the Trade Guys talk with the hosts of the Trade Splaining podcast about the future of US Trade Policy under a new Biden administration. Trade Splaining is a weekly podcast taking an entertaining look at current events, trade and the United Nations, brought to you from the perspective of two American expats and civil servants living in Switzerland. The hosts combine topical discussions together with interviews with fellow expats on the international scene and leaders in their respective fields.

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In this episode of the Trade Guys, Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) and the Trade Guys discuss Trade Adjustment Assistance, its impacts on U.S. communities, and the important need to renew the program soon. Plus, they touch on Biden's Infrastructure Plan and its likelihood to get passed in Congress.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys comment on the new Deputy Director General appointments at the WTO. Plus, they discuss Biden's address to a joint session of Congress and what the future holds for Buy American policies. And, the Trade Guys discuss developments at USTR on the Trips waiver for Covid vaccines and react to the ongoing digital services tax hearings at USTR.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys follow up on bipartisan China legislation in Congress and discuss what it could mean for U.S. businesses and investors. Plus, they break down the new fight between Harley-Davidson and the European Union over tariffs. And, the Trade Guys discuss new appointments and nominees at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

In this episode, guest host Jasmine Lim and the Trade Guys follow up on the ITC battery case and discuss the shortage of semiconductors hurting auto manufacturers and the tech industry. They also talk about new legislation in Congress to counter China. Plus, they get into the future of environment and trade policies that USTR will consider.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys follow up on the impacts of the Suez Canal blockage and discuss the pending Biden decision on an ITC fight over batteries. Plus, they discuss what the future of vaccine distributions will look like at the WTO. And, the Trade Guys react to a recent Gallup Poll results on U.S. trade views. 

In this episode, guest host Jack Caporal and the Trade Guys discuss the Suez Canal blockage and its implications for trade and manufacturing. They also get into the recent TIFA suspension with Burma and discuss the G7 and the future of digital trade negotiations. The Trade Guys also say goodbye, good luck, and thank you to Jack!

In this episode, guest host Jack Caporal and the Trade Guys discuss the U.S., EU, UK, and Canada’s coordinated action against China for human rights abuses in Xinjiang. Plus, they’ll break down a flurry of diplomacy from Katherine Tai, the new U.S. Trade Representative. And they’ll take a look at Intel’s decision to invest in two new semiconductor fabs in Arizona.

 In this episode, guest host Jack Caporal and the Trade Guys preview the first face-to-face meeting between the Biden Administration and top officials from China. Plus, they’ll discuss reports of a domestic investment package being put together by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and calls for Covid-19 relief funds to go only to American companies.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys look at the Fed’s most recent Beige Book, which references shortages and supply chain disruptions a record number of times. Plus, they’ll break down new plans from the EU and China to boost domestic semiconductor production and establish independent technology supply chains. And, they’ll react to the U.S. reaching a temporary truce with the UK and EU in the longstanding Boeing-Airbus dispute.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys review the confirmation hearing of Katherine Tai, President Biden’s pick for U.S. Trade Representative. Plus, they’ll take a look at the administration’s diplomatic outreach to meet the China trade and technology challenge. And, Andrew and the Trade Guys react to the administration’s decision to let a controversial Trump-era supply chain rule proceed. Finally, they respond to the Biden administration’s signal of support for a carbon border adjustment mechanism. 

Andrew and the Trade Guys break down President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent meeting. Plus, they explain the significance of a dispute between advanced battery makers LG Chem and SK Innovation. And, they react to the Biden administration’s to pursue a national security defense at the WTO in a dispute with Hong Kong.

In this crossover episode with the newest CSIS podcast, Mexico Matters, host Mariana Campero speaks with Ken Smith, Mexico’s Chief USMCA negotiator and with the CSIS Trade Guys, Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch, about the new USMCA— which was signed two years ago by President Lopez Obrador. They dive deep into how some of his policies run counter to the spirit of free competition and risk hindering US investments and other key interests. They also discuss the focus on compliance by the new Biden Administration and how protectionist measures on both sides can affect the overall competitiveness of North America.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys break down reports that China is mulling export restrictions on rare earth minerals, a move that could imperil production of U.S. military planes and other high-tech goods. They’ll analyze how the Biden administration is reforming the Trump administration’s view that economic security is a component of national security. Plus, the Trade Guys will react to the WTO’s incoming director-general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, latest comments on the WTO’s role in vaccine manufacturing and distribution.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys give former President Trump his final trade policy grade now that there’s data for his entire term. Plus, they’ll break down new staffing announcements at USTR and what it signals about the Biden Administration’s approach to trade policy. Plus, the Trade Guys react to WTO members coalescing around Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the next Director-General.

In this episode, guest host Jack Caporal and the Trade Guys react to new comments on the U.S.-China relationship from President Biden’s National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, and China’s top diplomat, Yang Jiechi. The Trade Guys also break down Biden’s decision to reimpose aluminum tariffs on the UAE, and explain why it’s now more profitable to send empty shipping containers to China compared to containers full of goods.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys break down President Biden’s new Buy American executive order. They explain what the order does and how it might impact the U.S. economy and supply chains. Plus, they’ll explain what’s behind the EU’s new consideration of export restrictions on vaccines. The Trade Guys will also discuss why China overtaking the U.S. top destination for foreign investment isn’t cause for panic.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss trade policy after President Trump, how President Biden’s climate agenda will intersect with trade policy, and what to expect from next week’s “Buy American” executive order.

In this episode, the Trade Guys unpack the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment, review the first two weeks of the UK’s exit from the EU, and take a look at the global semiconductor shortage that’s stalled automobile production around the world.

Brenda Smith, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade, at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, joins the Trade Guys to discuss an important issue – how the United States investigates and prevents imports of products made with forced labor.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys react to Katherine Tai, Biden's nominee for USTR, and reflect on the past year's trade news. They'll also give a few predictions for the year ahead and what's to come under a new administration.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys break down the latest trade data. Were predictions of Covid-19 causing globalization’s demise premature? Plus, they’ll explain efforts at the WTO to waive IP protections for Covid-related medical goods and President Trump’s new effort to prevent vaccine exports until all Americans have been vaccinated.

In this episode, the Trade Guys react to the EU’s proposal for a wide-ranging policy reset with the incoming Biden administration. Plus, they’ll make sense of a melee that broke out on the floor of the Taiwanese Parliament last week over a proposal to allow imports of U.S. pork treated with a certain additive. And, Bill and Scott explain what they’d do on trade policy if they were president for a day. 

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys breakdown what RCEP – a new mega trade deal in Asia – means for the U.S. economically and strategically. Plus, they’ll analyze what’s happening on Biden’s trade transition team and how they’ll shape policy and personnel in the administration. And, they’ll take a look at a new ban on investment into certain Chinese companies.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys react to Vice President Biden winning the presidential election. They’ll break down how he’ll approach a packed trade agenda, a divided Congress, and China.  

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys break down the U.S. decision to block the consensus pick for the next WTO Director-General. Plus, they’ll review the UK’s first post-Brexit trade deal with Japan. And they’ll review the last four years of trade policy under the Trump administration.

In this episode, guest host Jack Caporal and the Trade Guys break down the Trump administration's new mini deal with Brazil. They explain what's in it, why it matters, and why some lawmakers and private sector stakeholders aren't pleased with the agreement. Plus, we'll explain China's move to establish its own entity list, which could blacklist U.S. companies. And, farmers are receiving record levels of support - will the election change their trade fortunes?

In this episode, guest host Jack Caporal and the Trade Guys break down the latest news in the Boeing-Airbus dispute and catch up on negotiations for a digital services tax.

In this episode, Andrew and Trade Guys break down the latest trade numbers. Plus they’ll dig into a new safeguard investigation concerning blueberries . And, they’ll catch up on the latest Section 301 news regarding Vietnam and new domestic lawsuits.

In this episode, the Trade Guys are joined by Sweden’s Ambassador to the United States, Karin Olofsdotter, for a special taping from the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Executive Forum.

Bill, Scott, and Ambassador Olofsdotter discuss how Swedish companies are navigating the U.S. market amid protectionist rhetoric and the election, how to improve U.S.-EU cooperation in light of China’s growing economic influence, and how Covid-19 is reshaping global trade.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys unpack the WTO’s decision to rule U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods illegal. And, they’ll explain why airlines should think twice about going all in on air cargo despite some success. Plus, they’ll catch up on the WTO Director-General race and react to the first round of cuts.

Andrew and the Trade Guys are joined by two Canadian industry heads to break down the latest trade news. Jean Simard, President of the Aluminium Association of Canada will break down the administration’s 11th hour move to avoid Canadian retaliation over aluminum tariffs. And Denis Tremblay, the President of Association de l’Industrie Electrique du Quebec, catches us up on the 232 investigation into transformers. 

The Trade Guys and Andrew explain why the U.S. trade deficit continues to expand years after the Trump administration pledged to shrink it. Plus, they’ll unpack Biden’s new tax plan, which is aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing. And, the gang will break down two moves the administration is considering on China – a ban on U.S. exports of chip manufacturing equipment to China’s biggest chipmaker, and a ban on imports of products from Xinjiang made with forced labor.

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In this episode, the Trade Guys are joined by trade policy all star Wendy Cutler for a detailed look into the race for the WTO’s top job. Wendy has interviewed all eight candidates for the WTO Director-General spot and explains what WTO members are looking for in a new DG. Plus, the Trade Guys and Wendy break down the Trump administration’s decision to label Vietnam a currency manipulator and explain why the move may backfire.

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In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys make sense of a positive call between U.S. and Chinese trade officials just days after President Trump’s recent threat to decouple from China. Plus, they explain why the U.S. is not involved in a new supply chain resiliency initiative which includes Japan, Australia, and India. And, the Trade Guys will grade the U.S.-EU lobster deal and react to a gaff that has the EU Trade Commissioner in hot water. 

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew break down the latest on China. They talk about the postponed trade deal review between China and the U.S. Plus, they discuss the possibility of a Free Trade Agreement with Taiwan and an interesting restriction on meat products. And, they talk about the Trump Administration's new actions toward Huawei to restrict its access to U.S. technology. 

In this episode, Andrew and the gang explain the administration’s decision to label goods from Hong Kong as “Made in China.” Plus, they’ll breakdown a flurry of action from the White House on medical supply chains, including the Kodak loan saga. And, they’ll discuss Trump’s decision to reimpose tariffs on Canadian aluminum.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew unravel the news swirling around TikTok's potential acquisition by Mircrosoft and explain why the Trump administration is involved in the deal. And, the gang will explain why new sanctions on China over its treatment of Uighurs in Xinjiang may impact U.S. and Chinese businesses in discrete ways. Plus, they'll explain what's possible out of UK Trade Minister Liz Truss' first visit to Washington this week.

In this episode Andrew and the Trade Guys welcome a special guest. Keir Lamont is the policy counsel at the Computer and Communications Industry Association. They discuss the European Court of Justice's decision about U.S.-EU data flows and what it means for businesses and consumers.

On the 100th episode of the Trade Guys, the Trade Guys and guest host Jack Caporal take stock of where the China trade relationship is going and what options each presidential candidate will have in 2021. They also discuss recent comments from U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on the impact bilateral trade deals are having on the multilateral trade system. They also dissect the Trump Administration’s recent loss in court on the question of national security tariffs on Turkish steel.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and guest host Jack Caporal discuss the future of Internet services, and how they are adapting to the national security law in Hong Kong. Plus, who will get the rose at the end of the search for WTO Director General? They also dive into former Vice President Joe Biden's supply chain resiliency proposal.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and guest host Jack Caporal welcome Brenda Smith, the Executive Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Trade, at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). They preview how things will change as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will come into force next week, and what the CBP's role is as the trade industry prepares for USMCA.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew discuss the revival of U.S.-EU trade tensions (including an episode where President Trump names White House Director of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro, the 'Lobster King'), an update on China's Phase One energy purchasing commitments, and the World Trade Organization's recent decision on cigarette packaging.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and guest host Jack Caporal, cover business sentiment on Hong Kong, news that flights between the U.S. and China may freeze, and the Trump administration's new investigation into digital taxes.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew discuss World Trade Organization Chief Roberto Azevedo's resignation announcement. They also discuss the House's China sanctions bill, and the impact that China's barley tariffs on Australia will have on beer.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew welcome Jake Colvin, Executive Director of the Global Innovation Forum at the National Foreign Trade Council. They discuss COVID-19's impact on e-commerce, and e-commerce-related developments on the policy front and at the World Trade Organization.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew discuss how Covid-19 is disrupting supply chains. They also unpack how the pandemic may change the discussion around trade and security and the latest trade threats between the U.S. and China.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew welcome Joseph Glauber, a Senior Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, DC. They discuss the motivations behind the latest export restrictions by some countries, and the latest news on meat processing plants.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew kick off the episode with more good news. They also discuss updates on EU export restrictions and a recent executive order allowing deferrals on some tariff payments.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew discuss some silver linings coming out of the COVID-19 crisis. They also break some bad news about the economy coming out of the World Trade Organization and the International Monetary Fund.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew talk with CSIS’s technology expert James Andrew Lewis about China, technology, and trade wars in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew discuss global medical supply chains, essential products, USMCA, the G20, global trade slowdown, tariff relief and more.

The Guys discuss trade impacts on the Covid 19 crisis, plus the Defense Production Act, trade restrictive measures, the G20 teleconferce and more.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew talk about the impact COVID-19 is having on the U.S. economy. They also talk about supply chain resilience and reconstruction.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss trade policy within the Democratic presidential debates, and how COVID-19 could impact businesses in Europe, North America, and elsewhere in Asia. They also discuss the implications of a slowdown in U.S. services industries.

In this episode, the Trade Guys continue their conversation with guest host Hun Quach, senior director of government affairs at Under Armour, live from the Retail Industry Leaders Association Supply Chain Conference in Dallas, Texas.

In this episode, the Trade Guys talk with guest host Hun Quach, senior director of government affairs at Under Armour, live from the Retail Industry Leaders Association Supply Chain Conference in Dallas, Texas. They talk about the impact coronavirus is having on U.S. supply chains and the precedent USMCA may set for the future of supply chain management.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Jack Caporal unpack President Trump’s recent decision to allow the sale of some semiconductors and plane engines to China. Plus, they predict what’s likely to come out Trump’s trip to India and answer a listener question on the wisdom of protectionism.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys welcome Heather A. Conley, senior vice president for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic and director of the Europe Program at CSIS.

They discuss U.K.-EU trade negotiations, and how they could impact U.K., EU, and U.S. consumers and businesses. They also discuss a potential U.S.-U.K. Trade deal.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss the USMCA signing ceremony and a possible U.S.- U.K. trade agreement. They also discuss the debate over chlorine-washed chickens on the U.S.-EU trade menu.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew welcome Fred Hochberg, the former Chairman and President of the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss Hochberg's new book, Trade Is Not A Four-Letter Word and the future of U.S.-China trade relations in light of the recently-signed phase 1 trade deal between the two countries.

In this special crossover episode, we broadcast an episode from another CSIS podcast, The Truth of the Matter. Hosted by veteran CBS anchor Bob Schieffer and Andrew Schwartz, the Trade Guys bring listeners up to speed about the U.S.-China phase 1 trade deal signed on January 15.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys kick off 2020 by looking ahead at what will happen this year in trade from the EU, Brexit, and China. They also discuss Sen. Elizabeth Warren's endorsement of the USMCA.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys welcome Al Gina, co-founder of CT Strategies. CT is Strategies is a firm that helps clients navigate border management and supply chain challenges. Prior to establishing CT Strategies, Al served as Assistant Commissioner for International Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, among other positions in his 30-year career at CBP. Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss how CBP intersects with the world of trade and more.

The link to the Congressional Research Service report Al mentions in the episode can be found here.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys catch you up on everything USMCA. Plus, the US-China saga continues while the WTO's appeals court is in limbo.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss the Trump administration's threat to Argentina and Brazil of tariffs on their steel and aluminum industry. They also dive into President Trump's decision to move ahead with tariffs on France over their plans for a digital services tax. Finally, the three react to the president's remarks on waiting until after the election for a trade deal with China.

In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss progress on the USMCA. They also dig into the latest report from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and what's happened with Phase II of the U.S.-China trade deal.

In this episode, the Trade Guys are joined by Nancy McLernon, President & CEO of the Organization for International Investment (OFII), to investigate foreign direct investment: where and who it comes from, where it goes, and why it matters.