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Everything Is Connected

This week, Bill Reinsch describes how policy can have unintended consequences and the importance of having processes that allow for informed decisionmaking.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — January 12, 2026

A Partial Look Ahead

This week, Bill Reinsch looks ahead at three high-profile trade events that will anchor global trade in 2026.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — January 5, 2026

Is a Weakened CS3D Still Too Much?

Bill Reinsch and Michael Gary unpack the critical questions around the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D).

Critical Questions by William Alan Reinsch and Michael H. Gary — January 5, 2026

Everything Old Is New Again

In this commentary, Bill Reinsch looks back at past trade analysis that got it right and saw today's trade challenges before everyone else saw them coming, with takeaways for today's leaders.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — December 15, 2025

Looking for Exports

This week, Bill Reinsch discusses the role of commercial diplomacy in advancing U.S. exports and the current shortfalls in U.S. Export-Import Bank activity and secretary of commerce-led trade missions.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — December 1, 2025

Schadenfreude

This week, Bill Reinsch analyzes tariff exemptions and the growing attempts to circumvent them, arguing that the Trump administration’s trade policy is showing signs of unraveling.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — November 24, 2025

Finding Congress

This week, Bill Reinsch examines Congress’s role in shaping trade policy and proposes ways for lawmakers to delegate its constitutional powers.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — November 17, 2025

Waiting for the Supremes Part II

This week, Bill Reinsch examines the significance of the Supreme Court hearing on President Trump’s use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, outlining the key legal arguments and assessing the potential outcomes.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — November 10, 2025

Bullying Can Work, but It Has Its Limits

This week, Bill Reinsch examines President Trump’s trade agreements in Asia, accessing their implications for the U.S. economy, digital trade, and the global trading system.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — November 3, 2025