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Trade Talks

Chad P. Bown
China
Tariffs
United States
President Trump
Canada
European Union
Donald Trump
Steel Tariffs
Aluminum Tariffs
Clearvu Corporation
Fentanyl
U.s.-China Trade War
Mexico
Trump's Trade War
Ukraine
Critical Minerals
Pharmaceutical Pricing
World Trade Organization
De Minimis
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Chad P. Bown (Peterson Institute for International Economics) hosts a podcast about the economics of international trade and policy. From trade wars to trade deals, this podcast covers trade developments with insights and economic analysis from one of the world's top trade geeks.

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Latest Episodes

Sam Cooper, the owner of Klear Vu, a company that makes seat cushions in Massachusetts and imports fabric from China, joins for a candid explanation about the impact of the US tariffs in 2025 on the company's supply chain, pricing, and other decision... more

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Former US ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Maria Pagán joins for a wide-ranging conversation about US government concerns with the WTO, the Trump administration's actions so far, and the failures of the recent ministerial conference i... more

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Thomas J. Bollyky (Council on Foreign Relations) joins to explain the problems facing the US pharmaceutical market, the Trump administration's new tariffs and pricing deal with the United Kingdom, and the impact on American drug prices as well as sup... more

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Aime Williams (Financial Times) joins Chad Bown to help explain what has happened since President Trump's sweeping April 2, 2025 tariff announcement. They discuss the surprises in the US import and export data from 2025, trading partner retaliation, ... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Cooper
Co-owner and Senior Vice President of Business Development
ClearVu Corporation
Episode: 211. How one small American manufacturer is dealing with Trump's tariffs
Maria Pagán
Former U.S. Permanent Representative to the WTO
U.S. Mission to the WTO
Episode: 210. What is America's problem with the WTO?
Tom Bollyky
Director of Think Global Health and CFR senior fellow; policy expert on global health and trade
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: 209. Will Trump's pharmaceutical tariffs lower prices and secure supply chains?
Amy Williams
Reporter in Washington at the Financial Times covering trade, climate and US foreign policy
Financial Times
Episode: 208. It's been one year since Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs
Soumaya Keynes
Formerly of Trade Talks, now at the Financial Times and host of the podcast The Economics Show
Financial Times
Episode: 207. What happened on Trump's tariff day
Geoff Pyatt
Former Assistant Secretary of State for Energy and Resources and former US Ambassador to Ukraine and Greece
Episode: 205. Trump's Ukraine minerals deal and China
Rupert Schlegelmilch
Former European Commission trade official with over 30 years of service, including five years in charge of trade relations with the United States.
European Commission
Episode: 204. Is Europe ready for Trump?
Chris Casey
Legal scholar and historian at the Congressional Research Service
Episode: 203. What if Trump halts duty-free packages from China?
Amit Khandelwal
Economics professor at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: 203. What if Trump halts duty-free packages from China?

Host

Chad Bown
Host of Trade Talks.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 824 ratings
  • Was fabulous to listen before, and glad to hear you again. Needed information that unfortunately many haven't been introduced before.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JBB
    a year ago
  • Wow, what a great run! My wife is a Trade Lawyer with Foreign Affairs Canada... She loved Trade Talks but I was the nerd in the family that -never- missed an episode. You will be missed! Thank you for making the world a little better and a little smarter!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Joseph Valenti
    2 years ago
  • Good luck

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jimbo
    2 years ago
  • Intelligent, coherent and educational

    Love the global sweep of this podcast, with its diverse subject matter. One of very few podcasts that I listen right through consistently.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Feistylady
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great topics and speakers despite narration feeling juvenile

    I enjoy the guest perspectives tremendously.

    Trying for helpful feedback here- the narration feels oddly repetitive and not adding value. I think the intention is to summarize but at times results in a cringey restating that doesn’t help to further the story much. My unsolicited advice, would be to assume the listener understood the guest’s explanation the first time and wait until close to the end to summarize key concepts.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cate31-2
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The range of guests is seen as a significant strength, providing diverse perspectives on trade-related issues.
Some feedback indicates that the narration could benefit from being less repetitive and focusing more on summarizing complex ideas without over-explaining in a juvenile tone.
The podcast is lauded for being informative and accessible, catering to both new learners and more experienced individuals in the field of trade.
Several listeners highlight the depth of analysis and the quality of insight provided by industry leaders and academics.
Listeners appreciate the intelligent and coherent discussions surrounding international trade and economic policies.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#128
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#155
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#158
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#165
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#197
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#232
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

211. How one small American manufacturer is dealing with Trump's tariffs
Q: Why couldn't you just relocate production entirely to other countries even if tariffs were high on China?
Relocating manufacturing isn't quick or easy; it takes years to develop the necessary fabric and cushion-making capabilities, and even then margins are tight; domestic production offered some advantages but didn't fully shield from tariff costs.
211. How one small American manufacturer is dealing with Trump's tariffs
Q: Let me play devil's advocate for a moment. If tariffs were universal this time, wouldn't retailers simply pay higher prices or switch to cheaper suppliers anyway?
In practice, the company found that suppliers in China could not always lower prices because firms must protect their bottom lines, and switching suppliers takes years due to product specialization, quality requirements, and the need to qualify new suppliers for large retailers.
208. It's been one year since Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs
Q: How did exemptions influence US import patterns, particularly for technology and electronics?
Exemptions allowed continued inflows in critical tech sectors, with iPhones sourced from India instead of China and broader electronics inputs moving through alternative supply chains, stabilizing overall import volumes.
208. It's been one year since Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs
Q: What were the main reactions from trading partners to the Liberation Day tariffs?
Most partners did not retaliate aggressively; a few, like Canada and China, engaged with retaliatory actions that were eventually scaled back as economic costs mounted, and many pursued deal-making instead of open tariff wars.
208. It's been one year since Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs
Q: Okay, Amy. To start us off, why don't you remind us of where you were on Liberation Day and your memory of what happened?
Amy explains she watched from home and recalls Trump presenting a list of countries with tariff rates, the 10% baseline, and the eventual shift to broad tariffs with exemptions that shaped subsequent trade flows and supply chains.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trade Talks

What is Trade Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers in-depth discussions on international trade and economic policies, providing valuable insights into the complexities of these topics. Through conversations with renowned economists, industry experts, and policymakers, the content frequently addresses current events and persistent issues like tariffs, trade agreements, and global supply chain dynamics. Noteworthy guests often contribute their perspectives on significant trade developments, including the implications of national policies on global economics, especially concerning the United States and its trading partners.

Listeners can expect to hear about the latest trade tensions, historical contexts of trade policies, and detailed analyses of geopolitical relationship... more

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1. Sam Cooper
2. Maria Pagán
3. Tom Bollyky
4. Amy Williams
5. Soumaya Keynes
6. Geoff Pyatt
7. Rupert Schlegelmilch
8. Chris Casey

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