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The Trump-South Korea Trade Deal: Who Wins? | The Impossible State | CSIS Podcasts Dr. Victor Cha, Ms. Yoojin Kim, Dr. Philip Luck, and Mr. Bill Reinsch discuss the impact of a major trade deal on U.S.–South Korea economic ties, key industries, and broader geopolitical dynamics.

New episode of "The Impossible State" with @victordcha.bsky.social and Yoojin Kim joined by @philuck.bsky.social and William Reinsch from CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business. Listen as they unpack the Trump–South Korea trade deal.

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Fall Internship – CSIS Economic Security & Technology Department Seeking interns passionate about economic security, tech policy, & U.S. national security. Gain hands-on experience in data analysis, policy research, digital media, & event support.

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📢 Fall Internship – CSIS Economic Security & Technology Department Seeking interns passionate about economic security, tech policy, & U.S. national security. Gain hands-on experience in data analysis, policy research, digital media, & event support.

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“Once a country has 40 percent of the world’s manufacturing output, it should not be considered a developing economy for that reason. When would it be considered developed - when it gets to 100?” – Indermit Gill, World Bank's Chief Economist & SVP

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The Section 232 Investigation on Commercial Aircraft In a new piece from the Economics Program, William Reinsch answers the critical questions surrounding the administration's Section 232 investigation on commercial aircraft.

William Reinsch argues that using Section 232 tariffs on commercial aircraft could backfire—disrupting global supply chains without boosting U.S. security. He argues for a smarter, sector-specific strategy instead.

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Trump’s Trade Strategy Takes Shape with Latest EU Trade Deal A new commentary from the CSIS Economics Program and the Scholl Chair in International Business offers an economic analysis of the impact of tariffs and presents recommendations for policymakers to mi...

The Economics Program and Scholl Chair for International Business @philuck.bsky.social‬ and @simonovska.bsky.social‬ unpack Trump’s evolving trade strategy following the latest EU deal: uniform tariffs, higher tariffs on strategic sectors, and investment commitments.

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“If you have a large economy that actually keeps currency values undervalued, you’re going to have imbalances.” – Indermit Gill, World Bank Chief Economist and SVP for Development Economics

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The United States Cannot Win the Twenty-First-Century Innovation Race with a Twentieth-Century Playbook If the United States wants to compete globally, it must adopt an integrated systems approach to innovation that anchors research with production—that means investing in workforce and infrastructure ca...

The Renewing American Innovation Program's, Sujai Shivakumar and Julie Heng argue that the U.S. must move beyond its 20th-century playbook and adopt a systems-based strategy anchored in production and designed for speed to stay competitive in today’s global landscape.

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Sorting Out the United States–China Relationship This week, Bill Reinsch disentangles the contradictions in U.S.-China policy, which blends confrontation with accommodation.

William Reinsch from the Economics Program and Scholl Chair for International Business, explores the competing views shaping U.S. policy toward China—and the challenges of building a consistent strategy in a shifting global landscape.

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Unpacking the White House AI Action Plan with OSTP Director Michael Kratsios | CSIS Events The Wadhwani AI Center is pleased to host Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House OSTP for a discussion on the Trump administration's AI Action Plan.

Join us today at 10 AM ET for a conversation between Michael Kratsios from the White House OSTP and Gregory Allen from @ai.csis.org as they discuss the White House’s new AI Action Plan and U.S.-China tech competition.

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Unpacking the White House AI Action Plan with OSTP Director Michael Kratsios | CSIS Events The Wadhwani AI Center is pleased to host Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House OSTP for a discussion on the Trump administration's AI Action Plan.

Join us tomorrow at 10 AM ET for a conversation between Michael Kratsios from the White House OSTP and Gregory Allen from @ai.csis.org as they discuss the White House’s new AI Action Plan and U.S.-China tech competition.

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Experts React: Unpacking the Trump Administration’s Plan to Win the AI Race The Trump administration's launch of its AI Action Plan and accompanying executive orders removes any doubt that global leadership in AI is at the heart of economic competitiveness and national securi...

New from CSIS: Experts react to the Trump admin’s AI plan.

Three EOs & a sweeping action plan outline its vision for U.S. leadership.

Experts analyze impacts on security, innovation, workforce, and more.

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The World Bank’s Indermit Gill says China's investments have helped African countries with strong institutions but hurt those with weak governance. Host @navingirishankar.bsky.social urges a “modicum level of investment" from the US into development institutions.

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The United States Risks Losing Its Carbon Capture Advantage Maintaining U.S. leadership in CCUS is not just a matter of climate policy or domestic economic development—it is a strategic opportunity to capture emerging global markets.

CSIS Energy’s Mathias Zacarias explores the United States risks in falling behind for the carbon capture global race. Mathias highlight key aspects to consider such as scaling innovation, aligning policy with market needs, and securing long-term investment.

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Electric Vehicles, China, and the Industrial Strategies Reshaping Mobility in Emerging Economies The electric vehicle market and industry offers some key insights into how emerging markets can pursue economic and climate goals and for understanding China’s role as a provider of new technologies a...

New analysis from @chinaecon.csis.org's @ilariamazzocco.bsky.social on how China’s industrial strategies and investment in EVs are reshaping mobility across emerging economies.

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Unpacking the White House AI Action Plan with OSTP Director Michael Kratsios | CSIS Events The Wadhwani AI Center is pleased to host Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House OSTP for a discussion on the Trump administration's AI Action Plan.

Join us on July 30th at 10 AM ET for a conversation between Michael Kratsios from the White House OSTP and Gregory Allen from @ai.csis.org as they discuss the White House’s new AI Action Plan and U.S.-China tech competition.

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Rebalancing and Reform featuring Indermit Gill - Betting on America | CSIS Events Indermit Gill, World Bank Chief Economist, joins Navin Girishankar on Betting on America to discuss global growth and challenges for developing countries.

Amidst rising populism and U.S.-China economic imbalances, The World Bank’s Chief economist and SVP of Development Economics, Indermit Gill reflects on the responsibility of multilateral financial institutions.

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Hidden Enablers: Third Countries in North Korea’s Cyber Playbook This latest piece explains how the international community must develop a cooperative framework as North Korea leverages third countries to build its sophisticated global cyber operations infrastructu...

New commentary from CSIS Strategic Technologies Program Visiting Fellow Sunha Bae explores how North Korea leverages third countries' networks and infrastructure for its cyber operations—and highlights gaps in the international community’s response.

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Electric Vehicles, China, and the Industrial Strategies Reshaping Mobility in Emerging Economies The electric vehicle market and industry offers some key insights into how emerging markets can pursue economic and climate goals and for understanding China’s role as a provider of new technologies a...

New analysis from @chinaecon.csis.org's @ilariamazzocco.bsky.social‬‬‬‬‬ on how China’s industrial strategies and investment in EVs are reshaping mobility across emerging economies. ‬‬‬‬

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From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Rewriting the Grid Planning Playbook in the Southwest Power Pool and Texas Embedding non‑firm, interruptible transmission options that credit colocated on‑site generation can de‑risk AI data‑campus interconnection, drastically accelerate project timelines, and defer costly g...

New commentary from CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program’s Arushi Sharma Frank on how the Southwest Power Pool and Texas are reshaping grid planning to meet the demands of AI data campuses and modern infrastructure.

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New analysis from CSIS Renewing American Innovation and Christopher Borges about the importance of public R&D funding and the risks posed by ending U.S. strategic commitment to advancing science.

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Experts React: Unpacking the Trump Administration’s Plan to Win the AI Race The Trump administration's launch of its AI Action Plan and accompanying executive orders removes any doubt that global leadership in AI is at the heart of economic competitiveness and national securi...

New from CSIS: Experts React to Admin's AI Action Plan

The Trump administration’s latest AI push—three EOs & a sweeping action plan—lays out its most detailed vision yet for U.S. leadership.

CSIS experts analyze what it means for security, innovation, workforce & more.

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China's AI Industrial Policy with Kyle Chan | The AI Policy Podcast | CSIS Podcasts Kyle Chan joins to break down China’s AI industrial policy, its tools, priorities, and impact on tech and US-China rivalry.

How is China shaping its AI future? Princeton’s @kyleichan.bsky.social joins @ai.csis.org’s Gregory Allen to unpack China’s evolving AI industrial policy — its tools, priorities, and global implications.

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Rebalancing and Reform featuring Indermit Gill - Betting on America | CSIS Events Indermit Gill, World Bank Chief Economist, joins Navin Girishankar on Betting on America to discuss global growth and challenges for developing countries.

New Betting on America episode today at 10 AM ET featuring World Bank’s Chief Economist Indermit Gill and EST President @navingirishankar.bsky.social. They will discuss increasing U.S. exports while spurring growth in the global south.

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Rebalancing and Reform: featuring Indermit Gill - Betting on America | CSIS Events Indermit Gill, World Bank Chief Economist, joins Navin Girishankar on Betting on America to discuss global growth and challenges for developing countries.

New Betting on America ep on 7/25 at 10 AM ET w/ World Bank’s Chief Economist Indermit Gill & EST President @navingirishankar.bsky.social. They will be discussing trade imbalances, role of international finance, & populism.

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Innovation in the Crosshairs: Countering China’s Industrial Espionage To stay ahead in a world of intensifying tech competition, the U.S. must invest in research & development and support proven tools like the SBIR program. Innovation without commercialization risks ced...

New congressional testimony from CSIS Renewing American Innovation’s Sujai Shivakumar highlights why strengthening U.S. R&D and supporting programs like SBIR is essential to outcompete China and protect national security.

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New chart from CSIS Renewing American Innovation and Chris Borges, illustrating how cuts to federal R&D are undermining our national security.

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@microsoft.com's @bradsmi.bsky.social says the U.S. must ensure AI is exported in a safe and secure way—just like it’s done with nuclear power technology since the 1950s.

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Moving the Goalposts This week, Bill Reinsch examines how shifting negotiating positions are stalling trade talks and how Section 232 investigations could override previously agreed-upon rates.

New commentary from Economics Program and Scholl Chair for International Business’s William Reinsch about the current U.S. trade talks with partners and the shifting demands from the Trump administration. What’s fueling the uncertainty and why does it matter?

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To Hit Russia Hard and Support Ukraine, Capture the Oil Discount To tighten the screws on Moscow without causing an oil price spike, Washington should charge Russia’s customers a fee to avoid secondary tariffs, slashing Putin’s revenues and freeing up funds to help...

New from CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program's Clayton Seigle: Could a floating tariff on Russian oil redirect billions to support Ukraine without spiking global prices? A bold new model to hit Putin’s war chest and fund Ukraine’s defense.

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