CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair

@CSIS program focused on international economics and trade. Directed by Philip Luck. Co-producer of the Trade Guys podcast.

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

The Scholl Chair has expanded to reconstitute the CSIS Economics Program, led by Philip Luck (@paluck). On this platform and others, we will continue to explore international economic issues and how they impact U.S. competitiveness, technology leadership, and economic security.

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

As the Ebola outbreak in the Congo continues, now is a good time to rewatch our discussion on medical supply chains: https://t.co/24DzOTwhDI

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

As the Iran War continues, this April commentary from Bill Reinsch remains relevant: https://t.co/sCgUhBB0hM

[CSIS Energy Program @CSISEnergy]

TOMORROW at 10:30AM ET🌐ESCC Director @JosephMajkut, @TMTPolicyWonk (@CSIS_Tech), Aalok Mehta (@csis_ai), and Philip Luck (@CSIS_Trade) will examine the tensions surrounding data center expansion and U.S. AI leadership — from grid reliability to clean energy goals and national security.

Register:https://t.co/xFBQcqo9ld

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

To compare this news with the Biden administration’s approach to Russia policy, read here: https://t.co/9oKk0i2Bps

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

Russian attacks against Ukraine continue as Putin presides over St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. This year, a U.S. delegation is attending the conference, reports @KyivPost: https://t.co/HDEeU2C77o

[CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @CSISEST]

The Trump-Xi Summit concluded with an agricultural purchase pledge that would return U.S.-China agricultural trade to pre-2025 levels if fulfilled.

Read the analysis by Hugh Grant-Chapman (Fellow, @CSIS_Trade) here: https://t.co/0KHqAJ73Jw

[CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @CSISEST]

Join us June 4 for 'Data Centers, AI, and the Future of U.S. Strategic Competitiveness.'

Featuring @TMTPolicyWonk (@CSIS_Tech), Aalok Mehta (Wadhwani AI Center), @JosephMajkut (@CSISEnergy), and Philip Luck (@CSIS_Trade), this discussion will examine how the rapid growth of data centers is shaping the future of AI development, energy demand, and U.S. strategic competitiveness.

Register here: https://t.co/VIRcAOdElt

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

With El Niño brewing, climate change could exacerbate food shortages caused by fertilizer supply disruptions and other geoeconomic challenges. Learn more about mitigating risk from coercive agricultural practices: https://t.co/iuPHfSIs9E

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

Cheng Li-wun, the leader of Taiwan’s KMT party, is visiting Washington this week. Economic security and supply chain issues are likely to come up. Get ready for those discussions with this report: https://t.co/n7G6ssht7N

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

The upcoming SpaceX and Anthropic IPOs are set to inject even more money into America’s tech competition with China. You can read more about that competition here: https://t.co/DfHDXHwBLm

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

Get ready for the upcoming bilateral USMCA talks starting June 16 with this episode of the Trade Guys (with a new episode dropping soon!): https://t.co/807PnwDFOK

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

Breaking: new U.S.–China agriculture chart out from our fellow @HughGrantChap! https://t.co/R9cSkbFEvh

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

From graduation speeches to Wall Street, AI is dominating the conversation. Read more about America’s AI data center buildout here: https://t.co/TrbATpWq0f

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

Over the weekend, @BISgov released guidance closing a perceived loophole in advanced computing export controls, but serious flaws in the licensing process remain unchanged: https://t.co/Y1S8DRqFHu

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

Iran has suspended back-channel peace talks with the U.S., signaling a prolonging of violence. How can Iran continue to afford this conflict? Find out here: https://t.co/ijzLHEZfp7

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

For a deeper dive on the Chinese robotics industry, read this article by our fellow @HughGrantChap: https://t.co/RmL8GgqPDE

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

@CNBC reports that Nvidia and the Chinese company Unitree are teaming up to develop humanoid robots, a venture that could significantly improve Chinese robotics: https://t.co/fRsrgmCTOq

[CSIS Energy Program @CSISEnergy]

WEBCAST🌐This Thursday, ESCC Director @JosephMajkut joins @TMTPolicyWonk (@CSIS_Tech), Aalok Mehta (@csis_ai), and Philip Luck (@CSIS_Trade) for a discussion on the rapid expansion of data centers and what it means for the future of AI, energy, and U.S. competitiveness.

🗓️June 4 • 10:30 am EDT

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

@CSIS_Trade experts note this occurred despite Chinese food import dependence, with Brazil & Argentina stepping in as alternative soybean suppliers. https://t.co/iuPHfSHUk6

[CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair @CSIS_Trade]

Chinese retaliatory tariffs decreased U.S. agricultural exports to China by ~$15bn, with soybeans hit hard, per @NDSU. https://t.co/CsfEbHLEam