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Trade Talks

Chad P. Bown
China
Tariffs
United States
European Union
President Trump
Canada
Donald Trump
Steel Tariffs
Aluminum Tariffs
Clearvu Corporation
Semiconductors
Fentanyl
U.s.-China Trade War
Mexico
Trump's Trade War
Ukraine
Critical Minerals
Pharmaceutical Pricing
World Trade Organization
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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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In a trade podcast mashup, Bill Reinsch and Scott Miller (The Trade Guys) join Trade Talks to interview Soumaya and Chad about the Keynes & Bown new book, How to Win a Trade War (32:07).

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Arvind Subramanian (PIIE) explains how poorer countries are being squeezed by China's failure to grow out of many industries important to their economic development (27:44).

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Finbarr Bermingham (South China Morning Post) joins to explain how the European Union is using tariffs, cybersecurity, product bans, and industrial policy in its own trade war with China, as well as how China is not backing down (45:04).

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Chad visits the Port of Los Angeles, the largest container port in North America, and speaks with its Executive Director, Gene Seroka, for an update on US trade with China, as well as the impact on the Port of the recent tariffs, the war in Iran, aut... more

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Recent Guests

Arvind Subramanian
Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute; former chief economist for the Indian government (2014-2018)
Peterson Institute for International Economics
Episode: 215. How China's trade is holding back developing countries
Finbarr Bermingham
Journalist at the South China Morning Post, Brussels bureau correspondent on EU-China relations
South China Morning Post
Episode: 214. Europe's trade war with China
Gene Seroka
Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles
Port of Los Angeles
Episode: 213. Ups and downs at the Port of Los Angeles
Dan Kim
Chief Strategy Officer at TechInsights; former Chief Economist, CHIPS program office
TechInsights
Episode: 212. America's semiconductor policy and the AI race with China
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

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Chad Bown
Host of Trade Talks.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 828 ratings
  • Fantastic podcast

    Really glad to see new episodes coming out. I don’t miss any.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan 1980
    United States2 months ago
  • 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

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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#134
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#175
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#210
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

215. How China's trade is holding back developing countries
Q: So what do we do about it?
The guests discuss multiple avenues: leveraging third-country FTAs to gain competitive access, using MFN tariffs strategically, and employing multilateral mechanisms like the IMF to press China on exchange-rate policies, with unilateral action from China as a possible path forward, given the current geopolitical climate.
215. How China's trade is holding back developing countries
Q: But you're arguing that there's more to the story here. What's the theory?
Subramanian outlines a two-part theory: first, the lack of exporting firms in developing countries that would lobby for access in third markets; second, the issue that no single country has a strong incentive to negotiate with China alone, since benefits would be shared widely and reciprocation would be uneven.
214. Europe's trade war with China
Q: What has been the impact of the EU's tariffs on subsidized Chinese EVs?
Tariffs have not produced clear positive outcomes; despite expectations they would protect European producers, market data shows continued strong Chinese EV presence in Europe, with shipments rising and some parallel shifts to plug-in hybrids that skirt the main tariffs.
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.

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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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Recent guests on Trade Talks include:

1. Arvind Subramanian
2. Finbarr Bermingham
3. Gene Seroka
4. Dan Kim
5. Sam Cooper
6. Maria Pagán
7. Tom Bollyky
8. Amy Williams

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