The Trade Guys

Latest Episodes:

No Gossip Like Trade Gossip Sep 22, 2022

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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 Sep 15, 2022

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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 Sep 09, 2022

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

Trade Policy: Tomorrowland or Fantasyland? Aug 25, 2022

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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 Aug 18, 2022

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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 Aug 11, 2022

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

You Can’t Fire Me, I Quit! Aug 04, 2022

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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. Jul 28, 2022

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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 Jul 21, 2022

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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) Jul 14, 2022

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