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Trade and tariffs

Our experts monitor the evolution of the second Trump administration’s tariffs and provide context on the economic conditions driving their creation—along with their real-world impact.

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To understand the impact of Trump’s tariff war, watch the bond market and the Fed—not just the stock market

by Hung Tran

The state of the US Treasuries and US dollar funding markets, as well as actions of the Federal Reserve, are where to focus attention.

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What to expect as Trump’s trade war zeroes in on China

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On April 9, US President Donald Trump announced that he would suspend many of his “liberation day” import tariffs—but he raised the tariff on China to 145 percent.

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Israel-Hamas War

Experts from across the Atlantic Council are providing insight and analysis at speed and in depth on how the conflict is upending the Middle East and the world.

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Trump’s Middle East strategy is all about striking an Iran deal. Gaza could get in the way.

by Alan Pino

Recent US actions in Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon fit together in supporting the central objective of a deal with Iran.

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The Egyptian plan for postwar Gaza is a good starting point—but it needs changes

by Thomas S. Warrick

While many obstacles remain, the Egyptian proposal could form the starting point for negotiations over a workable plan for postwar Gaza.

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Russia's war on Ukraine

As Russian’s war against Ukraine grinds on, Atlantic Council experts are closely monitoring the latest developments and analyzing the paths forward.

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A pragmatic peace plan for Ukraine

by Mykola Bielieskov

A pragmatic and sustainable peace is possible in Ukraine if Kyiv’s European partners dramatically increase their own defense spending while significantly strengthening the Ukrainian military, writes Mykola Bielieskov.

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Russia Sanctions Database

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The Atlantic Council’s Russia Sanctions Database tracks the level of coordination among Western allies in sanctioning Russian entities, individuals, vessels, and aircraft, and shows where gaps still remain.

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