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May 13, 2025

Basel III endgame: The specter of global regulatory fragmentation

By Hung Tran

Diverging timelines for Basel III implementation are fragmenting global financial regulation. As major economies delay or dilute reforms, coordinated oversight erodes—posing renewed risks to international financial stability.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Experts react

May 12, 2025

Experts react: The US and China just agreed to dramatically reduce tariffs on each other, for now. What’s next? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain what the ninety-day reduction in US-China tariffs means for Washington, Beijing, and the global trading system.

China Economy & Business

In the News

May 12, 2025

Lipsky quoted by Politico on US priorities in tariff negotiations

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

May 12, 2025

Lipsky interviewed by CNN on US-China trade talks

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China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

May 12, 2025

From A to F, here’s how to grade a possible nuclear deal with Iran

By Jonathan Panikoff

Trump may well be on his way to getting a deal with Iran over its nuclear program. But whether it passes the test will depend on its details.

Arms Control Economic Sanctions

Econographics

May 12, 2025

Multilateralism under pressure: Takeaways from the 2025 IMF Spring Meetings

By Bart Piasecki

The 2025 IMF Spring Meetings unfolded against a backdrop of mounting geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, and rising doubts about the future of multilateral cooperation. Here are the key insights.

International Financial Institutions Macroeconomics

Fast Thinking

May 12, 2025

What to make of the respite in the US-China trade war

By Atlantic Council

After the United States and China announced they will temporarily reduce tariffs, our experts are decoupling the signal from the noise of this major de-escalation.

China International Markets
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Infographic

May 9, 2025

Americas economies in-depth: Latin America and the Caribbean outperforms in imports of US goods

By the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

This infographic highlights LAC’s unique role as a high-value market for US products. With strong trade ties and deep supply-chain integration, the region could help the United States advance its economic goals.

Americas Economy & Business

In the News

May 9, 2025

Lipsky interviewed by CNBC on the limited scope of the US-UK trade deal

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Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

May 9, 2025

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited in Reuters on the global reliance of the dollar

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Economy & Business International Markets

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