PIIE Insider LIVE

One of PIIE's longest tenured fellows, Jeffrey J. Schott joins Insider LIVE to share the latest in US trade developments. Host Anjali V. Bhatt sits down with Schott to discuss all things trade, from what to watch for in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review, to the state of South Korean–US trade relations, to his experience as a US trade negotiator, and more.

Learn how China's economy has evolved in recent years, ranging from its manufacturing exports sector to the massive housing boom and bust and more, with one of PIIE's top China experts, Senior Fellow Tianlei Huang. What can we learn from China's changing consumption and investment patterns? How did the housing market become so important to China's economy and what does its downfall mean moving forward? Huang explains all of this and more to host Anjali V. Bhatt, drawing on research from his forthcoming book, Detox: China's Fiscal Reckoning in the Shadow of the Housing Bust .

Warwick J. McKibbin is one of the world's top experts on global economic modeling. He has projected the outcomes of various US policy changes, including on the economic effects of different tariff levels . McKibbin joins host Anjali V. Bhatt to explain how econometric modeling works and why it is relevant for policymakers today. He also discusses new research on how economic and environmental models can help design pathways to cooperative climate policies and how Australia's economy is weathering these turbulent geopolitical times.

Europe faces a range of internal and external issues, including rising populism, slowing economic growth, increasing defense costs, and being caught between the US and China. Olivier Blanchard joins host Anjali V. Bhatt to explore where Europe stands on the Eurobonds proposal that he and Ángel Ubide made last year, what comes next for the region, and why he remains optimistic about Europe's future.

It is becoming clear that the United States will not lead in global cooperation, but far-reaching issues like climate change, tax competition, and a free and open trading system remain relevant all over the world. An expert in how government decisions and corporate behavior interplay in the global economy, Kimberly Clausing joins host Anjali V. Bhatt to discuss prospects for global collective action in a changing geopolitical environment, the roles of institutions and policy mechanisms, and why marshalling real global cooperation has thus far proven so difficult.

Since President Donald Trump took office for his second term, he has imposed a flurry of tariffs that have reached historic levels. These include blanket tariffs against goods from all countries, which are being challenged at the Supreme Court. Update: The Supreme Court ruled on February 20, 2026, that the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. Renowned trade scholar Douglas A. Irwin joins host Anjali V. Bhatt to shed light on how monumental Trump's tariffs are, the Supreme Court ruling against tariffs, and why Trump's use of tariffs is different now than at any other point in history.

With US swap lines for Argentina, US tariffs on Brazil, a trade agreement between the European Union and four Latin American countries (Mercosur), low water levels in the Panama Canal, and more, Latin America is playing an ever-growing role in the global economy. Monica de Bolle, PIIE senior fellow, host of the podcast Policy for the Planet and author of The New Economic Nationalism , joins PIIE communications manager and research fellow Anjali V. Bhatt to discuss recent developments for Latin American economies, why other countries have growing interest in the region, and de Bolle's insights on how economic nationalism is shaping the region's future. PIIE Insider LIVE brings the exclusive content in our flagship newsletter, PIIE Insider, to your screen (and headphones). Bhatt chats with PIIE experts to explain their research and give insights you won't get anywhere else, learn what they think of the latest news, and what it means for the economy, families, businesses, and more.

The US-China race for artificial intelligence (AI) dominance is heating up, raising new issues with semiconductors and computing power, export controls, technology rivalries, and more. PIIE senior fellow Martin Chorzempa joins Anjali V. Bhatt, PIIE communications manager and research fellow, to explain what tech industries and governments are racing towards, the differences between AI models, and how AI development and deployment will affect different parts of the world. PIIE Insider LIVE brings the exclusive content in our flagship newsletter, PIIE Insider, to your screen (and headphones). Bhatt chats with PIIE experts to explain their research and give insights you won't get anywhere else, learn what they think of the latest news, and what it means for the economy, families, businesses, and more.

It's been one year since the 2024 US presidential election—and since the launch of PIIE Insider LIVE. Anjali V. Bhatt, PIIE communications manager and research fellow welcomes back Adam Posen, PIIE president, for this special 1-year anniversary episode to discuss how much has changed in the global economy, including the role of the US and its relationship with allies, and why certain economic effects from Trump policies are still yet to be seen in the United States. PIIE Insider LIVE brings the exclusive content in our flagship newsletter, PIIE Insider, to your screen (and headphones). Bhatt chats with PIIE experts to explain their research and give insights you won't get anywhere else, learn what they think of the latest news, and what it means for the economy, families, businesses, and more.

Maurice Obstfeld, PIIE C. Fred Bergsten senior fellow, joins Anjali V. Bhatt, PIIE communications manager and research fellow, for a live, virtual conversation about tariffs in the US as fiscal policy , the future of the US-centric, dollar-based international monetary and financial system , and more. PIIE Insider LIVE brings the exclusive content in our flagship newsletter, PIIE Insider, to your screen (and headphones). Bhatt chats with PIIE experts to explain their research and give insights you won't get anywhere else, learn what they think of the latest news, and what it means for the economy, families, businesses, and more.

Cullen Hendrix, PIIE senior fellow, joins Anjali V. Bhatt, PIIE communications manager and research fellow, for a live, virtual conversation about how climate change is shaping human health and security and how government responses on critical minerals, technology, and more will shape the planet's future. PIIE Insider LIVE brings the exclusive content in our flagship newsletter, PIIE Insider, to your screen (and headphones). Bhatt chats with PIIE experts to explain their research and give insights you won't get anywhere else, learn what they think of the latest news, and what it means for the economy, families, businesses, and more.

Anjali V. Bhatt, PIIE communications manager and research fellow, and Adnan Mazarei, PIIE nonresident senior fellow and a former deputy director at the International Monetary Fund, hold a live, virtual conversation about economic developments in the Middle East, from rebuilding Syria's economy to what's going on with oil markets, and more. PIIE Insider LIVE brings the exclusive content in our flagship newsletter, PIIE Insider, to your screen (and headphones). Bhatt chats with PIIE experts to explain their research and give insights you won't get anywhere else, learn what they think of the latest news, and what it means for the economy, families, businesses, and more. Live participants via Zoom have the chance to ask PIIE fellows questions, getting answers in real time.

In this episode of PIIE Insider LIVE, Anjali V. Bhatt, PIIE communications manager and research fellow, joins PIIE nonresident senior fellow Michael Clemens for a live, virtual conversation on immigration and the US economy, including the effects of deportations. PIIE Insider LIVE brings the exclusive content in our flagship newsletter, PIIE Insider, to your screen (and headphones). Bhatt chats with PIIE experts to explain their research and give insights you won't get anywhere else, learn what they think of the latest news and what it means for the economy, families, businesses, and more. Referenced link Effects of eliminating "Optional Practical Training" in the US Show links Learn more about Anjali V. Bhatt . Learn more about Chad P. Bown. Learn more about PIIE at piie.com.

Chad P. Bown, Reginald Jones senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), host of the popular Trade Talks podcast and former US Department of State chief economist, discusses US tariffs, his work tracking trade wars, and where he sees global trade heading in light of President Donald Trump's policies. PIIE Insider LIVE brings the exclusive content in our flagship newsletter, PIIE Insider , to your screen (and headphones). Anjali V. Bhatt, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) communications manager and research fellow, chats with PIIE experts to explain their research and give insights you won't get anywhere else, learn what they think of the latest news and what it means for the economy, families, businesses, and more. Show links Learn more about Anjali V. Bhatt . Learn more about Chad P. Bown. Learn more about PIIE at piie.com.

Elina Ribakova, PIIE nonresident senior fellow and director of the International Affairs Program and vice president for foreign policy at the Kyiv School of Economics, discusses economic statecraft and the Russia-Ukraine war, including the impact of sanctions on Russia's economy and military-industrial sector, Russia-China relations, critical minerals in Ukraine, and more. PIIE Insider LIVE brings the exclusive content in our flagship newsletter, PIIE Insider , to your screen (and headphones). Anjali V. Bhatt, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) communications manager and research fellow, chats with PIIE experts to explain their research and give insights you won't get anywhere else, learn what they think of the latest news and what it means for the economy, families, businesses, and more. Show links Learn more about Anjali V. Bhatt . Learn more about Elina Ribakova.

PIIE nonresident senior fellow, host of Trade Winds , and former European commissioner for trade Cecilia Malmström discusses tariffs, trade tensions, and other challenges facing the European Union. PIIE Insider LIVE brings the exclusive content in our flagship newsletter, PIIE Insider , to your screen (and headphones). Anjali V. Bhatt, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) communications manager and research fellow, chats with PIIE experts to explain their research and share insights you won't get anywhere else. Learn what they think of the latest news and what it means for the economy, families, businesses, and more. Show links Learn more about Cecilia Malmström . Learn more about Anjali V. Bhatt. Learn about the Peterson Institute for International Economics at piie.com .

PIIE senior fellow and former South Korean trade minister Yeo Han-koo discusses the looming challenges South Korea faces amid months of domestic political turmoil and US policy uncertainties under the Trump administration. PIIE Insider LIVE brings the exclusive content in our flagship newsletter, PIIE Insider, to your screen (and headphones). Anjali V. Bhatt, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) communications manager and research fellow, chats with PIIE experts to explain their research and give insights you won't get anywhere else, learn what they think of the latest news and what it means for the economy, families, businesses, and more. Show links Learn more about Anjali V. Bhatt. Learn more about Yeo Han-koo.

Olivier Blanchard breaks down some of President-elect Trump's economic policies. He explains why he thinks they may have disappointing results but won't be the catastrophe some economists claim if the Federal Reserve sticks to its mandate. PIIE Insider LIVE brings the exclusive content in our flagship newsletter, PIIE Insider, to your screen (and headphones). Anjali V. Bhatt chats with PIIE experts to explain their research and give insights you won't get anywhere else, learn what they think of the latest news and what it means for the economy, families, businesses, and more. From the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Our theme is "Easygoing" by Loksii. Show Links Learn more about Anjali V. Bhatt . Learn more about Olivier Blanchard .

PIIE president Adam S. Posen dives into what's next for the global economy after the US election, what he has been hearing from people around the world, and what it means for us here at PIIE. PIIE Insider LIVE brings the exclusive content in our flagship newsletter, PIIE Insider, to your screen (and headphones). Anjali V. Bhatt, PIIE communications manager and research fellow, chats with PIIE experts to explain their research and give insights you won't get anywhere else, learn what they think of the latest news, and what it means for the economy, families, businesses, and more. Show Links Learn more about Anjali V. Bhatt . Learn more about Adam S. Posen .

It turns out that people at think tanks really do think a lot. On PIIE Insider Live, host Anjali V. Bhatt , Communications Manager and Research Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, will chat with her colleagues to give you an inside look into their research and insights you won't find anywhere else. Join the live events to ask questions or subscribe to the podcast today to become a PIIE Insider too. From the Peterson Institute for International Economics .