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ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US policy towards Chinese EVs

Issue Brief Apr 28, 2025

Modernizing the tools of economic statecraft to meet the challenges of today

By Lesley Chavkin, Eitan Danon, Kimberly Donovan, Andrew Gallucci, and Caroline Hill

As the current administration revisits the functions and mechanics of government, near-term steps can be taken, under existing statutory authorities, to modernize how the United States uses its economic strength to combat national security threats and promote American interests.
Economy & Business Financial Regulation
ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US policy towards Chinese EVs

Fast Thinking 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
ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US policy towards Chinese EVs

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
ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US policy towards Chinese EVs

New Atlanticist Apr 7, 2025

The IMF is a good deal for the US. Here’s how Trump can help make it even more effective.

By Elizabeth Shortino

The institution provides the United States a significant source of economic leverage, helps prevent financial crises, and serves as a counterweight to China’s influence.
Economy & Business International Financial Institutions
ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US policy towards Chinese EVs

New Atlanticist Mar 31, 2025

Dispatch from Hong Kong: How the ‘geoeconomic city’ is weathering global headwinds

By Josh Lipsky, Ananya Kumar

From Chinese and US economic growth to stablecoin regulations, a recent visit to Hong Kong offered important insights for two Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center experts.
China Digital Currencies
ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US policy towards Chinese EVs

EconoGraphics Apr 17, 2025

Russia Sanctions Database: November 2024

By Kimberly Donovan, Maia Nikoladze

The Atlantic Council’s Russia Sanctions Database tracks the restrictive economic measures Western allies have placed on Russia and evaluates whether these measures are successful in achieving the stated objectives.
China East Asia

In-Depth Research

In the News Nov 15, 2024

Avoiding Entanglement: G20 Responses in a Taiwan Crisis report cited by the Wall Street Journal on how China would respond to trade restrictions from the West

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Brazil China
ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US policy towards Chinese EVs

Report Oct 22, 2024

The economic and social costs of the war in Gaza

By Perrihan Al-Riffai

After a year of war, Israel, the Palestinian territories, and neighboring countries need a permanent ceasefire. But with development gains erased, billions of dollars in infrastructure damaged, and skyrocketing unemployment, the Middle East also urgently needs a solid reconstruction plan.
Conflict Israel
ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US policy towards Chinese EVs

Report Oct 9, 2024

End of the line: The cost of faltering reforms

By Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center and Rhodium Group

The China Pathfinder project examines whether China’s economy is converging or diverging with the world’s leading open market economies.
China Digital Policy
ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US policy towards Chinese EVs

Issue Brief Sep 20, 2024

Toward a financial inclusion agenda for the global majority

By Nicole Goldin

Policymakers, investors, and innovators must advance a new financial inclusion agenda designed for the global majority.
Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform
ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US policy towards Chinese EVs

Report Sep 9, 2024

Sharing the post carbon economy means building a resilient EV supply chain

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

In this report Sarah Bauerle Danzman advances the policy discussion by compiling trade, investment, and EV industrial policy data across the G20, and offers six recommendations to the G20 to build a resilient EV supply chain.
Brazil China
ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US policy towards Chinese EVs

Report Jun 7, 2024

Reconstructing Ukraine at war: The journey to prosperity starts now

By John E. Herbst, Olga Khakova, Charles Lichfield

Rebuilding the Ukrainian economy after Russia’s full-scale invasion will be a monumental task. Reconstruction can’t wait for peace and must be a well-coordinated, inclusive process.
Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Econographics

May 23, 2025

Can the EU leverage economic pressure to broker a Gaza cease-fire?

By Lize de Kruijf

As diplomatic efforts falter, attention is turning to economic statecraft—the strategic use of trade and economic leverage to influence state behavior. The European Union (EU) and United States are Israel’s largest and second-largest trading partners, and any economic pressure they apply could have severe consequences for Israel’s economy.

Conflict Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

May 22, 2025

Gold’s geopolitical comeback: How physical and digital gold can be used to evade US sanctions

By Kimberly Donovan, Maia Nikoladze

The rise of gold-backed currencies that circumvent the US banking system could create a massive blind spot for US sanctions enforcement efforts.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

May 21, 2025

Europe is striking back at Russia’s shadow fleet. Here’s what to know about the latest EU and UK sanctions.

By Atlantic Council experts

This week, Brussels and London unveiled new sanctions against Russia and the fleet of oil tankers and other vessels covertly trading in Russian oil. Atlantic Council experts assess the moves.

Conflict Economic Sanctions
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Content

In the News

Jan 30, 2024

ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager cited in Bloomberg on US policy towards Chinese EVs

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China International Markets

In the News

Jan 30, 2024

ACFP featuring Raimondo and Vestager mentioned in Politico Pro on US-EU collaboration

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European Union International Markets

In the News

Jan 29, 2024

Bauerle Danzman cited in Forbes on Nippon Steel-US Steel deal and CFIUS review

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 29, 2024

Braw featured in Foreign Policy

By Elisabeth Braw

On January 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an opinion piece in Foreign Policy discussing the Swedish strikes against Tesla.      

Future of Work Northern Europe

In the News

Jan 29, 2024

Lipsky authors op-ed in Banking Risk and Regulation on CBDC adoption

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jan 29, 2024

Lipsky and Kumar quoted in Finextra on Fed CBDC progress

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jan 29, 2024

Russia Sanctions Database cited in CNN on Russian response to sanctions

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Economic Sanctions International Markets

In the News

Jan 28, 2024

Lipsky and Kumar quoted in Bitcoin.com on Fed development of CBDCs

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jan 26, 2024

Panikoff quoted in The Washington Times on Commerce Department role in national intelligence

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Jan 26, 2024

Lipsky and Kumar quoted in Business Insider on Fed role in shaping the future of payments

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy
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Experts

Fellow

Valbona Zeneli

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Albanian Corruption

Millennium fellow

Helen Zhang

Associate Principle, Google

Millennium Leadership Program

Digital Policy Media

Millennium fellow

Jose Ziebarth

Director of Special Projects, Brazilian Ministry of Economy

Millennium Leadership Program

Brazil Digital Policy

Events

Public Event Tue, May 27, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

The Rt Hon Lord Mandelson on Britain in an enduring transatlantic relationship
Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense
Public Event Tue, June 3, 2025 • 1:00 pm ET

A conversation with Rep. French Hill on stablecoins and the future of money
Digital Currencies Financial Regulation
Public Event Wed, June 4, 2025 • 9:45 am ET

US-Central Asia Forum
Central Asia Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security
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