The Trade Guys

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

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 Summ ... Show more

. 35min 5sec

Beef, Russia Sanctions Bill, Canada-Europe Relations, and Italian Pasta

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 en ... Show more

. 36min 22sec

The Beef Imports, G20 Finance Meetings, and U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions

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.

. 32min 51sec

The U.S.-Canada Trade Meltdown with Dennis Darby

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.

. 27min 46sec

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

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.

. 29min 44sec