The Trade Guys Podcast
1) Chips to China, U.S.-Indonesia Deal, and North Pole Tariffs
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.
2) The Administration’s Farm Aid Package, China’s Growing Trade Surplus, and USMCA Extension Hearings
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 billion despite U.S. tariffs, and USTR’s hear...Show More
3) Tariff Dividends, U.S.-UK Pharma Deal, and Bullying vs. Persuasion
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 dea...Show More
4) New Trade Deals and Framework Agreements, Poison Pill Clauses, and Thanksgiving Dinner
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 unp...Show More
5) USMCA Renegotiation, U.S.-China Trade Thaw, and the Return of Congress
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 ...Show More
6) Tariffs at the Supreme Court, a CS3D Update, and Nvidia Chips to the UAE
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 Unio...Show More
7) Takeaways from Trump's Trip to Asia
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.
8) Shipping Emissions, Pre-APEC Tit For Tat, and U.S. Agriculture Exports
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 contro...Show More
9) Trading Tales with the Export Stories Podcast
On this episode of the Trade Guys, we join forces with Betsy Olim of the Export Stories Podcast to share stories from decades' worth of experience in trade.
10) The Future of Globalization and Other Big Questions
This week, the Trade Guys discuss the future of globalization, the rules-based order, and what may come next in front of a live audience.