with The Trade Guys | Hosted by Jake E. Jennings

March 31, 2025
Coffee, Trade, and Tech, Episode #1

Welcome to the premiere episode of Coffee, Trade, and Tech, a series of Tholos Talks that unpacks the defining economic challenges of the 21st century, hosted by Jake E. Jennings, Basilinna Chair of the Americas, Trade, and Tech. In this episode, Jake sits down with Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch—better known as The Trade Guys. Together, they break down the shifting landscape of global trade, the transformative role of technology in economic policy, and what businesses must navigate in an increasingly complex market. From evolving trade policies and supply chain innovations to the geopolitical forces shaping commerce today, The Trade Guys offer expert insights—plus a look at the origins of their own show.

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About Our Guests

Scott Miller is a senior adviser with the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy at CSIS, focusing on leadership development programs. He previously served as director for global trade policy at Procter & Gamble for 15 years, a leading consumer products company. There, he was responsible for international trade, investment, and business facilitation issues. Scott is a member of the State Department’s Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy. He currently serves as a Senior Adviser for the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy at CSIS.

Bill Reinsch holds the Scholl Chair Emeritus in International Business at CSIS and is a Senior Advisor at CSIS. He is also a Senior Adviser at Kelley, Drye & Warren LLP and an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, teaching courses in globalization, trade policy, and politics. Previously, he served for 15 years as president of the National Foreign Trade Council. He concurrently served as a member of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

The Trade Guys is a podcast where trade experts Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch break down the buzz around trade, how it affects policy, and how it impacts your day-to-day. The Trade Guys is hosted every week by H. Andrew Schwartz at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C.

About Our Host

Jake E. Jennings is the Chair of the Americas, Trade and Technology practice at Basilinna. He is a seasoned government affairs leader with over three decades of experience with expertise in global trade, supply chain policy, and international markets. His career spans...read the full bio here.

About the Show

Tholos Talks, a series following the spirit of the tholos circle, where Ancient Greek intellectuals gathered to debate the issues of the day. Through deep insight and thought-provoking dialogue, we offer the tools to decode complexity and illuminate the path forward.

Tholos Talks is a Basilinna Institute produced podcast.

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