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  1. Making Cents of the Global Economy with Dawson Law

    26 oktober 2026 · 32 min

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    On this episode of The Trade Guys, Bill and Scott sit down with Dawson Law, Founder of Conseil Global Advisors and former Representative to the United Kingdom for the U.S. Treasury Department, to discuss the role of the dollar and the use of currencies in today's global economy. Lees meer
  2. U.S.-Russia Diesel Deal, Europe-China Hybrid Vehicle Agreement, and Tariff Refunds

    19 oktober 2026 · 31 min

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    Bill and Scott discuss the Trump administration’s new diesel deal with Russia, examine a new agreement between Europe and China to limit Chinese hybrid vehicle exports, and unpack the latest court ruling on refunds for the overturned emergency tariffs. Lees meer
  3. Europe’s Trade Defense Push, Diesel Pressure, and South Korea’s U.S. Investment

    13 oktober 2026 · 32 min

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    Bill and Scott discuss France and Germany’s push to strengthen Europe’s trade defenses against China, examine the Trump administration’s pressure on allies over emergency diesel supplies, and unpack the status of major foreign investment pledges, including South Korea’s plans to invest in the United States. Lees meer
  4. Trump-Xi Summit, USTR's G20 trade ministers meeting, and EU-China Trade Updates

    5 oktober 2026 · 29 min

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    Bill and Scott break down what came out of the Trump-Xi Summit, take a look at the U.S. Trade Representative's gathering of G20 trade ministers in Milwaukee, and unpack why the EU is pressing China to limit exports of hybrid vehicles.

  5. Angela Ellard on the 2026 WTO Public Forum

    28 september 2026 · 42 min

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    Bill and Scott welcome Angela Ellard, Senior Adviser at CSIS and previous Deputy Director-General of the WTO, to discuss the 2026 WTO Public Forum and the future of multilateral trade.

  6. The Trump-Xi Summit and All Things China with Scott Kennedy

    21 september 2026 · 35 min

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    On this episode, Bill and Scott talk with Scott Kennedy, Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at CSIS, to get his perspective on the upcoming summit between the U.S. and China. See Scott Kennedy's latest commentary on the subject "The U.S.-China Summit: Too Big and Too Small to Fail" here: The U.S.-China Summit: Too Big and Too Small to Fail. Lees meer
  7. Beef, Russia Sanctions Bill, Canada-Europe Relations, and Italian Pasta

    14 september 2026 · 36 min

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    Bill and Scott follow up on President Trump's executive orders on beef, take a look at the Russia Sanctions Bill stalled in Congress, and discuss the push for closer ties between Canada and Europe plus what Italian pasta can tell us about the administration's approach to trade enforcement. Lees meer
  8. The Beef Imports, G20 Finance Meetings, and U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions

    9 september 2026 · 33 min

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    Bill and Scott unpack President Trump's efforts to bring down beef prices by increasing imports and what that means for American ranchers, discuss key takeaways from this week's G20 finance meetings, and check back in on U.S.-Canada trade talks and Canada's retaliatory tariffs. Lees meer
  9. The U.S.-Canada Trade Meltdown with Dennis Darby

    31 augustus 2026 · 28 min

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    Bill and Scott welcome Dennis Darby, President and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), to discuss last week's U.S.-Canada trade meltdown, where negotiations stand now, and what comes next.

  10. U.S.-Canada Trade, De Minimis Exemption, and Tariff Evasion and Transshipment

    24 augustus 2026 · 30 min

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    On this episode, the Trade Guys discuss the latest developments in U.S.-Canada trade negotiations, a recent court ruling on the Trump administration's 2025 move to end the de minimis exemption, and a new White House report on tariff evasion and transshipment. Lees meer
  11. Zainab Usman on Critical Minerals and AGOA

    17 augustus 2026 · 42 min

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    Bill and Scott welcome Zainab Usman, senior research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, to discuss critical minerals and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

  12. Senate Farm Bill, Currency Markets, and Forced Labor

    10 augustus 2026 · 32 min

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    Bill and Scott break down the trade provisions of the Senate Farm Bill, the U.S.-Japan intervention in currency markets, and the Trump administration's latest enforcement actions targeting goods linked to forced labor.

  13. Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs: Sections 338 & 301 and the Russia Sanctions Bill

    3 augustus 2026 · 27 min

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    Bill and Scott discuss the Trump administration's proposed new tariffs on Canada under Section 338, the implementation of Section 301 tariffs on more than 80 countries, and the implications of the tariff provisions contained in the Russia Sanctions Bill currently making its way through Congress. Lees meer
  14. Dan Anthony on Tariffs and Small Businesses

    20 juli 2026 · 33 min

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    Bill and Scott welcome Dan Anthony, president of Trade Partnership Worldwide, to discuss recent tariffs and their impact on small businesses.

  15. Section 301 Tariffs and Digital Services Taxes in Europe

    13 juli 2026 · 24 min

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    Bill and Scott unpack the latest developments around the Trump administration's Section 301 tariffs and take a look at the state of digital services taxes in Europe following President Trump's recent threat to impose 100% tariffs on countries that move forward with those taxes. Lees meer
  16. USMCA Review Deadline with CSIS's Diego Marroquín Bitar

    7 juli 2026 · 32 min

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    Bill and Scott welcome Diego Marroquín Bitar, fellow with the CSIS Americas Program, following the July 1, 2026, USMCA review deadline to discuss the U.S. decision not to renew and the future of the USMCA.

  17. Chinese Export Restrictions, USTR in India and Uzbekistan, and German Pharmaceutical Pricing

    29 juni 2026 · 32 min

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    Bill and Scott take a look at recent Chinese export restrictions on U.S. companies, examine the USTR's visits to India and Uzbekistan, and dig into a newly announced U.S. probe of German pharmaceutical pricing.

  18. USMCA Review, G7 Summit, and the EU-U.S. Trade Deal

    23 juni 2026 · 31 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott dig into the latest on the USMCA review, break down the outcomes from the G7 Summit, and take a look at the European Parliament's approval of the EU-U.S. trade deal.

  19. Customs Enforcement and Section 232 and 301 Tariffs

    15 juni 2026 · 35 min

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    On this episode, the Trade Guys unpack the latest White House executive order on customs enforcement. They also give an update on the Trump administration's use of Section 232 and Section 301 as tools in its broader tariff strategy.

  20. China's Retaliatory Tariffs, Section 301 Authorities, and Tariff Refund Litigation

    9 juni 2026 · 32 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss the impacts of Chinese retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural and other trade, the Trump administration's continued efforts to implement Section 301 tariffs, and the ongoing tariff refund litigation. Lees meer
  21. Business Roundtable's Nasim Fussell Talks USMCA

    4 juni 2026 · 32 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott welcome Nasim Fussell, Vice President of Trade and International at Business Roundtable, to give an update on progress in USMCA renewal talks and what the business community is watching in North American trade. Lees meer
  22. How to Win a Trade War with Chad Bown and Soumaya Keynes

    26 mei 2026 · 33 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott welcome Chad Bown (Reginald Jones Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics) and Soumaya Keynes (Economics Columnist, Financial Times) to discuss the issues raised in their new book, How to Win a Trade War. Lees meer
  23. USMCA Review and Autos with Jennifer Safavian

    19 mei 2026 · 33 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott host Jennifer Safavian, President & CEO of Autos Drive America, to discuss North American auto supply chains and the key issues at stake for automakers in USMCA review.

  24. Alien Tort Statute, EU Auto Tariff Threats, Royal Whiskey Tariff Relaxation, and Trump-Xi Summit Preview

    11 mei 2026 · 32 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott unpack a novel lawsuit against Cisco under the Alien Tort Statute of 1789. They also discuss President Trump's threat of 25% tariff of EU cars and trucks and King Charles' successful effort to reverse U.S. tariffs on British Scotch whiskey. They conclude with a look at what to expect from the Trump-Xi summit this week. Lees meer
  25. U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions, New PRC Extraterritorial Rules, and Russia Sanctions Approaches

    4 mei 2026 · 33 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss the state of U.S.-Canada trade relations in the context of USMCA review, new Chinese regulations aimed at preventing foreign companies from shifting their supply chains out of the country, and EU and U.S. approaches to sanctioning Russia. Lees meer
  26. Tariff Refund Process, Trade Over Aid, and USTR Greer Testifies

    27 april 2026 · 33 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott give an update on the launch of the tariff refund process. They also discuss the U.S. "Trade Over Aid" initiative and break down U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer's congressional testimony on the administration's trade agenda. Lees meer
  27. Hormuz Blockade Impacts and Trump's New Tariff Playbook

    20 april 2026 · 31 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott unpack the latest on the economic impacts of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. They also look at the Trump administration's efforts to implement tariffs under Sections 122 and 301.

  28. Talking Export Control Alignment, New 232s, and Trump's Budget Request with Kate Koren

    14 april 2026 · 36 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott talk with Kate Koren, Deputy Director of the Economics Program at CSIS. She discusses the latest efforts in Congress to align U.S. export controls with partners, including the MATCH Act bill. They also cover new Section 232 tariffs on pharmaceuticals and metals and the White House's budget request for Fiscal Year 2027. Lees meer
  29. One Year After Liberation Day, Plus the E-Commerce Moratorium and New Chinese Investigations

    6 april 2026 · 28 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott reflect on the anniversary of Liberation Day and how President Trump has reshaped the global economic landscape. They also react to the failure to renew the global moratorium on e-commerce taxation at the 14th WTO Ministerial and new Chinese investigations into U.S. trade practices. Lees meer
  30. EU-Australia Trade Deal, Sanctions Relief for Russia and Iran, UK Steel Tariffs, and US-Ecuador Agreement

    30 maart 2026 · 34 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill opens with an update on the ongoing 14th WTO Ministerial Conference and the legislative implementation of the EU-U.S. trade deal. Bill and Scott then dive into the completed EU-Australia trade deal, the Trump administration's temporary pause on oil sanctions on Russia and Iran, new steel tariffs in the UK, and the new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the U.S. and Ecuador. Lees meer
  31. SCOTUS Decision Check-in, U.S. Cuba Relations, and USMCA Updates

    23 maart 2026 · 35 min

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    Bill and Scott discuss the SCOTUS ruling on the IEEPA tariffs one month after its decision, unpack the challenges and sanctions in the U.S.-Cuba relationship, and give an update on USMCA.

  32. Victor Cha on China's Weaponization of Trade

    16 maart 2026 · 28 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott welcome Victor Cha, who is president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea chair at CSIS, as well as a Distinguished Professor at Georgetown University. Victor discusses a series of cases from his new book, China's Weaponization of Trade, which examines how and in what ways the United States and China have deployed economic coercion, focusing on China’s extensive use of this tactic over the past three decades Lees meer
  33. Economic Impacts of Iran Conflict, Tariff Refund Update, and Colombia-Ecuador Trade War

    9 maart 2026 · 26 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott dive into the impacts of the Iran Conflict on world trade, especially for energy markets. Bill then gives an update on the Court of International Trade's efforts to implement the Supreme Court's IEEPA decision. They conclude by unpacking an escalating trade war between Ecuador and Colombia. Lees meer
  34. SCOTUS Decision Fallout & the EU-China Relationship

    3 maart 2026 · 34 min

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    The Trade Guys make sense of the initial fallout from the SCOTUS decision, including refunds, potential tariff stacking, and impacts on industries and the international community. They also discuss potential changes in the EU-China relationship following German chancellor Merz's visit to Beijing. Lees meer
  35. Steel & Aluminum Tariffs, "First Sale", and U.S.-Taiwan Deal

    23 februari 2026 · 28 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss the current status of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum and also unpack a Senate bill proposing to revise the "First Sale" rule governing how tariffs are collected. They close with a look at the recent trade deal between the United States and Taiwan. Lees meer
  36. Emergency Trade Guys: Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs

    20 februari 2026 · 28 min

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    On this emergency episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott break down the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision striking down President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for broad tariffs and discuss the implications of the decision for global trade. Lees meer
  37. House Tariff Override, India Deals, EU-China Tension, and the Return of the Suez

    17 februari 2026 · 30 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott unpack why House members voted to override President Trump's tariffs on Canada and what will come next. They also look at recent Indian dealmaking with the U.S. and EU, rising trade tensions between the EU and China, and the return of shipping commerce to the Suez Canal route. Lees meer
  38. Critical Minerals Moves, Cuba in the Crosshairs, and EU-Russia Sanctions Update

    9 februari 2026 · 33 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott react to the recently announced U.S. critical minerals stockpile and a broader effort to work with allies on price floors. They also discuss plummeting oil shipments to Cuba under Trump administration pressure, as well as continued efforts in the EU to sanction and decouple from Russia. Lees meer
  39. Canada Tariff Threats, Davos Roundup, and WTO Reform Proposals

    2 februari 2026 · 34 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott react to President Trump's threat to impose 100 percent tariffs on Canada. They also discuss their takeaways from the aftermath of the World Economic Forum in Davos and several proposals to reform the World Trade Organization. Lees meer
  40. The Greenland Trade War That Almost Was, China-Canada Détente, and Pharma Deals

    26 januari 2026 · 32 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss President Trump's tariff threats surrounding Greenland and the outcomes of the World Economic Forum in Davos. They also look at a series of new trade agreements, including a deal between China and Canada, and close by unpacking Trump's deals on pharmaceutical pricing. Lees meer
  41. China vs. the World, Chips Tariffs, and Global Minimum Tax

    20 januari 2026 · 32 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss the carveout for U.S. multinationals from key parts of the OECD’s 15% global minimum tax framework. They also unpack the unconventional announced semiconductor 232 tariffs and escalating diplomatic and economic tension between China and Japan. Lees meer
  42. The Trade Guys x Simply Trade: One Messy Trade Year

    13 januari 2026 · 41 min

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    The Trade Guys kick off 2026 with a special crossover episode featuring the Simply Trade podcast’s Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles. Together, the group explores what’s ahead for 2026, focusing on major global trade battlefronts including the Supreme Court, WTO, and USMCA. Lees meer
  43. Chips to China, U.S.-Indonesia Deal, and North Pole Tariffs

    19 december 2025 · 31 min

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    On this week’s episode, the Trade Guys discuss President Trump’s decision to sell Nvidia H200 chips to China, the status of the U.S.-Indonesia trade deal, and North Pole tariffs ahead of the holidays.

  44. The Administration’s Farm Aid Package, China’s Growing Trade Surplus, and USMCA Extension Hearings

    15 december 2025 · 29 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss President Trump’s $12 billion aid package to U.S. farmers, China’s trade surplus hitting over $1 trillion despite U.S. tariffs, and USTR’s hearings with stakeholders on extending the USMCA.

  45. Tariff Dividends, U.S.-UK Pharma Deal, and Bullying vs. Persuasion

    9 december 2025 · 29 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott unpack a proposal from the Trump administration to give a $2,000 tariff dividend to all low- and middle-income Americans. They also examine a new deal between the U.S. and UK on pharmaceuticals. Finally, we finish with a debate on whether bullying or persuasion is more effective in trade negotiations. Lees meer
  46. New Trade Deals and Framework Agreements, Poison Pill Clauses, and Thanksgiving Dinner

    24 november 2025 · 26 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss new U.S. trade deals and framework agreements and the significance of "poison pill" clauses inserted into several of the deals. Scott also unpacks the impacts of trade on Thanksgiving foods.

  47. USMCA Review, U.S.-China Trade Thaw, and the Return of Congress

    18 november 2025 · 32 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss the upcoming 2026 review of the USMCA and the state of trade in North America. They also examine recent cooperation between the United States and China on counternarcotics and port fees and ponder whether Congress may take action on tariffs now that the shutdown is over. Plus, we welcome Alex Kisling as our new moderator. Lees meer
  48. Tariffs at the Supreme Court, a CS3D Update, and Nvidia Chips to the UAE

    11 november 2025 · 32 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Phil offer their takeaways from this week's Supreme Court oral arguments on the IEEPA tariffs. They also give an update on the progress of the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) and discuss Microsoft's receipt of a license to ship thousands of advanced Nvidia AI chips to the UAE. Lees meer
  49. Takeaways from Trump's Trip to Asia

    4 november 2025 · 28 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, we talk through the outcomes from President Trump's trip to Asia, including negotiations with China, the ROK, and ASEAN.

  50. Shipping Emissions, Pre-APEC Tit For Tat, and U.S. Agriculture Exports

    28 oktober 2025 · 31 min

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    On this episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss a vote on rules aimed at lowering carbon emissions from shipping which was called off under U.S. pressure. We also cover expanded rare earth export controls coming out of China and new CSIS findings on the severe impacts of retaliation on U.S. farmers. Lees meer