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Fast Thinking

Apr 29, 2025

Canada’s voters send a message to Washington—and the world

By Atlantic Council

Our experts explain what the Liberals’ election victory means for Canada’s relations with Washington and approach to foreign policy.

Economy & Business Elections

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Apr 22, 2025

Is the global economy headed for a reset, recession, or both?

By Atlantic Council

The International Monetary Fund has just released its latest World Economic Outlook. Atlantic Council experts dig into the details.

Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

Fast Thinking

Apr 10, 2025

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

By Atlantic Council

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.

China Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Apr 2, 2025

How Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs will transform global trade

By Atlantic Council

Our experts share their insights on how US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will impact US trade partnerships and the global economy.

China European Union

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Mar 18, 2025

The real meaning of Putin’s 30-day ‘energy cease-fire’ in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Our experts analyze the proposed limited cease-fire that would temporarily halt attacks on energy infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine.

Conflict Crisis Management

Fast Thinking

Mar 4, 2025

A Wall Street wake-up call on Trump’s tariffs

By Atlantic Council

As markets fall in response to the US decision to increase the cost of importing goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, how is the US president thinking about tariffs?

China Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Feb 28, 2025

The Trump-Zelenskyy meeting just blew up. What now?

By Atlantic Council

Everything you need to know about the Ukrainian president’s tempestuous White House visit and what might come next.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

Fast Thinking

Feb 26, 2025

Digging into the US-Ukraine minerals deal

By Atlantic Council

Everything you need to know about the reported Trump-Zelenskyy economic pact on Ukraine’s natural resources.

Conflict Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Feb 1, 2025

What to know about Trump’s new tariffs

By Atlantic Council

Our experts outline the economic and political impacts that the United States’ tariffs will have on Canada, Mexico, and China.

China Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Jan 10, 2025

What the world can do about Maduro

By Atlantic Council experts

As the Venezuelan autocrat is inaugurated for a third term as president, our experts analyze what the United States, the region, and the opposition can do.

Democratic Transitions Economic Sanctions