Peter Harrell

Peter Harrell, a trade law scholar and former trade official, and Ryan Petersen, CEO of Flexport and supply-chain entrepreneur, discuss the fallout from recent U.S. tariff rulings. They cover why the court struck down certain tariff authority, how refunds to importers might work, the mechanics of protests and renewals, and the messy practical and legal consequences for companies and governments.

Peter Harrell, attorney and former Obama and Biden administration official specializing in trade and national security, offers legal analysis of the Supreme Court ruling that limits presidential tariff authority. Short takes cover the decision's legal reasoning, potential refund litigation over billions collected, contrasts between Sections 122 and 301, and the international and political fallout for US trade policy.

Join Peter Harrell, former Biden administration official and host of the Security Economics podcast, Kevin Xu, a keen observer of AI and geopolitics, and economist Matt Klein, author of Trade Wars Are Class Wars. They dive into the challenges of allied scale against China's economic might. The trio discusses Europe's manufacturing woes, U.S. trade tactics, and the complexities of AI coopetition. They analyze the UAE's evolving data center landscape and question America's supply chain resilience, concluding that while the U.S. isn't 'cooked,' it faces significant hurdles ahead.

Kathleen Claussen, a Georgetown law professor specializing in international economic law, joins Peter Harrell, a contributing editor and senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, to navigate the tumultuous world of presidential tariffs. They delve into the legal frameworks that underlie Trump’s tariff strategies, particularly the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The discussion highlights shifts in U.S. trade policy, potential judicial challenges, and the implications for global relations, making it clear that the future of American trade is anything but certain.

Arnab Datta, a policy implementation director focused on industrial policy; Peter Harrell, former White House international economics lead with sanctions and trade expertise; and Daleep Singh, economist and ex-deputy national security advisor for international economics. They trace Venezuela oil seizure, tariff strategy versus China, export controls, allied investment to counter China, and industrial policy tools like equity, loans, and market infrastructure.

Peter Harrell, a former U.S. trade official, and Oren Cass, founder of American Compass, dive into the Supreme Court's examination of tariffs under the IEPA. They explore the complexities of U.S.-China trade relations, discussing the challenges of reciprocity and the implications of decoupling. The duo reflects on the strategic importance of the USMCA and ways it could reshape North American trade. They also assess the Biden and Trump administrations' differing approaches to economic strategy and national security concerning China.

Peter E. Harrell, an expert in national security policy at the Center for a New American Security, joins Kevin Frazier to dissect the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel. They discuss the implications for competition and national security, questioning the legality of such government interventions in the tech sector. The conversation also delves into the complexities of the Defense Production Act and the Government Corporation Control Act, addressing transparency and favoritism concerns in semiconductor investments.

Peter Harrell, a former Senior Director of the National Security Council under President Biden and expert in sanctions, joins the discussion. They dive into Trump's risky diplomacy with Colombia over military flights and the implications for U.S. foreign relations. The conversation shifts to Project Stargate, exploring the U.S.-China tech rivalry in AI development, especially after DeepSeek's surprising advancements. They analyze the stakes of AI competition and the future of U.S. foreign aid policies under shifting political landscapes.

In this engaging discussion, Peter Harrell, a sanctions expert and Contributing Editor at Lawfare, joins Scott R. Anderson to analyze two recent court rulings that block President Trump’s tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. They delve into the legal intricacies of these rulings, the executive authority over tariffs, and potential outcomes on appeal. The conversation also touches on the broader implications for future U.S. trade policy and the evolving relationship between Congress and the presidency regarding economic powers.

Peter E. Harrell, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, joins Kevin Frazier to discuss the White House taking a 10% stake in Intel. They analyze the policy rationale and legality behind this move and consider its implications for the semiconductor industry. The conversation dives into the CHIPS Act, historical precedents of government interventions, and the complexities of federal authority in corporate equity transactions. They also address concerns over government favoritism and the impact on competition with other tech giants like NVIDIA.