The Canadian Deputy Ambassador and You-Smacka

Bilats, Tensions, and an NFL Victory: In this episode, the Trade Guys cover a lot of ground. Japan is following EU’s playbook by agreeing to bilateral trade talks with the United States. Trade tensions with China may begin to spill over into other areas of bilateral tension. The trade defici by The Trade Guys

35 min listen

Midterm Elections and the Kiwi Ambassador Speaks: In this episode, the Trade Guys talk about how the midterm election results will affect trade policy. They also welcome the Honorable Tim Groser, New Zealand's Ambassador to the United States. Amb. Groser is one of the world's leading experts on internat by The Trade Guys

40 min listen

Let’s talk Sweden: In this episode, the Trade Guys sit down with Sweden's Ambassador to the United States, Karin Olofsdotter. Together they discuss the perks of being a Swede, the U.S.-Sweden trade relationship, and the latest Brexit news. Hosted by H. Andrew Schwartz and by The Trade Guys

37 min listen

Getting Back on Offense with Lesly McNitt: In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys welcome Lesly McNitt, Director of Public Policy for trade and biotechnology for the National Corn Growers Association. They discuss what she is hearing from corn growers, the administration, and Congress. Hosted by The Trade Guys

35 min listen

Currency Manipulation and the Belt & Road: In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew discuss the Trump administration's designation of China as a currency manipulator. They also welcome a special in-house guest, Jonathan Hillman, who is a senior fellow with the CSIS Simon Chair in Political Econ by The Trade Guys

29 min listen

The Dynamics of Trade with a Democratic House Majority: In this episode, the Trade Guys record in front of a live audience of members of the World Affairs Councils of America. On the agenda was the midterm elections and how the new Democratic majority in the House might affect the dynamics of trade policy. Th by The Trade Guys

38 min listen

Services, you can’t trade without ‘em: In this episode, the Trade Guys explore the world of services with special guest Christine Bliss, the president of the Coalition of Services Industries and long-time services trade negotiator. Christine and the crew take a deep dive into how a strong ser by The Trade Guys

41 min listen

Trade Guys on the Road: Georgetown University Edition: In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew hit the road to record in front of a live audience at Georgetown University. On the agenda was the status of the US-China talks and what the president means by a US-Japan deal. Students of CSIS Korea Chair Victo by The Trade Guys

51 min listen

Josh Bolten Joins the Trade Guys (Part I): The Trade Guys kick off the new year by welcoming special guest, Josh Bolten, President and CEO of the Business Round Table (BRT). Bolten, Andrew, and the Trade Guys discuss what to expect in the trade world in 2019. Part I of their conversation includes by The Trade Guys

38 min listen

Brexit Uncertainty: In this episode, the Trade Guys catch up with guest Heather Conley, who just returned stateside from a timely trip to London. Heather is the Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, and the director of the Europe program at CSIS. She off by The Trade Guys

36 min listen

Tigger versus Eeyore: In this episode, the Trade Guys discuss obstacles in the US-China talks. They also offer predictions on the fate of the USMCA. Bill takes on Tigger's positive outlook while Scott adopts Eeyore's pessimism. Hosted by H. Andrew Schwartz and produced by Yum by The Trade Guys

24 min listen

Trade Truce?: In this episode, the Trade Guys break down the latest from the G20. President Trump and Xi Jinping settled on a 90-day trade truce. But will the temporary ceasefire last? Also up, the Guys analyze the president's moves on the USMCA, what's next for the a by The Trade Guys

30 min listen

The China Tweets and Liz Warren's Trade Plan: In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys break down President Trump's China tweets from this morning as negotiators from both sides resume talks this week in Shanghai. What is the president's next move? Plus, Senator Elizabeth Warren unveils her trade by The Trade Guys

32 min listen

The Canadian Deputy Ambassador and You-Smacka: In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew welcome another VIP guest. Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s Deputy Ambassador to the United States, offers her insight on Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, the USMCA (now dubbed "You-Smacka" by Trade Guy Scott), by The Trade Guys

35 min listen

Josh Bolten Joins the Trade Guys (Part II): The Trade Guys kick off the new year by welcoming special guest, Josh Bolten, CEO and President of the Business Round Table (BRT). Bolten, Andrew, and the Trade Guys discuss what to expect in the trade world in 2019. Part II of their conversation include by The Trade Guys

16 min listen

Trade Guys on the Road: RILA Supply Chain Conference Edition Part 1: 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. by The Trade Guys

31 min listen

Rumble in the Jungle: In this episode, the Trade Guys preview a highly anticipated meeting between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping at the upcoming G20 summit in Argentina. The crew also discusses General Motors and the changing landscape for autos in the U.S. Hosted by by The Trade Guys

28 min listen

Trade Guys on the Road: The State International Trade Development Organization Edition: In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys head to the Hill for a live recording in front of audiences attending the State International Trade Development Organization (SIDO)'s 2019 Washington Forum. Joining the Trade Guys were Gabrielle Gerbaud, the exe by The Trade Guys

37 min listen

The U.S. and China Dribble On: In this episode, the Trade Guys and Jack Caporal (filling in for Andrew Schwartz) catch up on the U.S.-China negotiations, the NBA’s tough situation, and how businesses may become stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to China. They also lo by The Trade Guys

29 min listen

Digital Trade with Victoria Espinel of BSA | The Software Alliance: Andrew and the Trade Guys take on the world of digital trade with Victoria Espinel, president and CEO of BSA | The Software Alliance. Victoria shares her thoughts on USMCA, the evolving intersection of privacy and digital trade, and much more. Download f by The Trade Guys

38 min listen

Over the Weekend, A 180 (Anniversary Edition): In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew celebrate the first anniversary of the podcast. They discuss the status of the US-China talks and what will happen when negotiators from both countries are scheduled to meet later in the week. Hosted by H. Andre by The Trade Guys

28 min listen

US-China talks and the CBO Report: On this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew cover a lot of ground as the US wraps up trade talks with China. Plus, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)’s 2019 Budget and Economic Outlook report reveals that the administration’s trade wars are hurting the by The Trade Guys

26 min listen

State of the Trading Union: In this episode of The Trade Guys, the State of the Union is front and center. After the address was pushed back a week because of the government shutdown, the president is expected to call on Congress to pass the USMCA. All this goes on as Congress draf by The Trade Guys

31 min listen

Bringing Domestic Manufacturing Back With Scott Paul: In this episode, the Trade Guys and Jack Caporal (filling in for Andrew Schwartz) talk with Scott Paul, president of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM). They discuss what the U.S. should be doing domestically while engaged in a trade war with by The Trade Guys

36 min listen

Wheat and Taxes and Brexit, Oh My!: Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's visit to Washington DC, the chaos with Brexit, and France's proposal to tax digital companies. Hosted by H. Andrew Schwartz and produced by Yumi Araki and Jack Caporal at the Center f by The Trade Guys

32 min listen

A Yes, And Strategy for Trade with Africa: In this episode, the Trade Guys and Jack Caporal (filling in for Andrew Schwartz) welcome another in-house guest. Judd Devermont is the director of the Africa Program at CSIS, and was formerly the Central Intelligence Agency’s senior political analyst on by The Trade Guys

33 min listen

Deal or No Deal: In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss developments in the US-China deal and the USMCA, what's going on with the trade deficit, and why India is the president's latest trade target. Hosted by H. Andrew Schwartz and produced by Yumi Araki and by The Trade Guys

33 min listen

Talk About An Unraveling with Steve Lamar: In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew welcome a special guest. Steve Lamar is the Executive Vice President of the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA), and represents members before Congress and the Administration. They discuss how tarif by The Trade Guys

45 min listen

Mexico, the EU, and Going Nowhere Fast: On this episode, the Trade Guys unpack President Trump’s latest tariff threat against Mexico. Plus, CSIS’s very own Europe expert Heather Conley joins the show to breakdown the European Parliament election results, the turmoil political in the United Kin by The Trade Guys

35 min listen

Tariff Man: First Blood: In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys discuss the U.S.-Mexico deal saga and its impact on the USMCA. ("RocketMan" rendition by Mallory Heights.) by The Trade Guys

25 min listen

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