The Trade Guys

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Life After Tariff Man Jan 21, 2021

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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.

EU Catch Up, Brexit Breakup, and Automobile Breakdown Jan 19, 2021

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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.

Combatting Forced Labor with CBP’s Brenda Smith Jan 07, 2021

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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.

Biden's Pick for USTR and the 2020 Year in Review Dec 18, 2020

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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.

Trade Rebound and Vaccine Diplomacy Dec 10, 2020

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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.

EU Reset, Taiwan Brawl, and the First 100 Days Dec 02, 2020

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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.

RCEP & Biden’s Trade Transition Gets Underway Nov 20, 2020

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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.

Exit Trump, Enter Biden Nov 11, 2020

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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.

WTO DG Drama, the UK Goes Solo, and Trump in Review Oct 29, 2020

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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.

Brazil Mini-Deal, China's Own Entity List, and an Ag Check In Oct 22, 2020

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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?

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