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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

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. As global leaders gathered in Washington, DC, unease loomed large—fueled by ambiguous signals from the U.S., growing divergence among major economies, and a sobering downward revision of global growth forecasts. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivered a candid diagnosis of global risks while advocating for urgent trade, fiscal, and structural reforms. Meanwhile, a high-profile intervention by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reignited debates over the IMF’s evolving mandate, highlighting a deeper ideological contest over the role of international financial institutions in a fracturing world order.

International Financial Institutions Macroeconomics

Econographics

May 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s electors represented Catholics’ changing economic distribution

By Israel Rosales

While the direction Pope Leo XIV will take the Church is unclear at this early stage, he’s unlikely to reverse Pope Francis’s push to elevate voices from the Global South.

Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

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In the News

Feb 10, 2023

Aziz in Dawn: Banistan: Ignorant leaders, absurd regulation

By Atlantic Council

Digital Policy Internet

In the News

Feb 10, 2023

CBDC tracker cited in Forbes India article about stablecoin projects

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 10, 2023

Tran cited by USAID Debt Transparency Monitor on Zambia debt restructuring

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Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

In the News

Feb 9, 2023

Mark interviewed in Vox about US-China relations and regional tensions

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Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Feb 9, 2023

Vladimir Putin must not be allowed to bankrupt the Ukrainian breadbasket

By Andriy Vadaturskyy

Ukraine's strategically crucial agricultural sector has been hard hit by the full-scale Russian invasion of the country and desperately needs international support in order to survive in wartime conditions, writes Andriy Vadaturskyy.

Conflict Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Feb 9, 2023

Biden and Lula must discuss fortifying their democracies—but that’s just the start

By Valentina Sader

When they meet at the White House, the US and Brazilian presidents should also address the changing geopolitical landscape, climate change, and trade.

Americas Brazil

UkraineAlert

Feb 9, 2023

Countering Russian threats to global financial security

By Benton Coblentz

Russia and its proxies have long exploited the rules-based global financial system for their personal gain and in service of Moscow’s geopolitical strategy, but the invasion of Ukraine has sparked calls for counter measures.

Conflict Corruption

Event Recap

Feb 9, 2023

Redefining the meaning of ‘failure’ in policies and culture to promote business risk

By Amira Attia

On January 24th, the Atlantic Council’s empowerME Initiative held a discussion about destigmatizing failure and promoting business risk through policies and culture.

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

In the News

Feb 8, 2023

CBDC tracker cited in Yahoo Finance about future of digital currencies

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 8, 2023

CBDC tracker cited in Blockworks article about digital pound

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

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