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Featured Analysis

China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

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
China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

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
China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

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
China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

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
China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

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
China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

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

Read the full article here
Brazil China
China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

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
China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

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
China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

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
China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

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
China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

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

Apr 30, 2025

US-EU sanctions divergence would spell trouble for multinational companies

By Jesse Sucher

The fracturing of traditional alliances carries significant consequences for companies facing multijurisdictional compliance obligations, meaning an already complex situation will become more chaotic.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2025

Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman on how technology can be used to tackle financial crime

By John Cookson

Artificial intelligence and other new technologies are needed to address the problem of illicit funds in the global financial system, Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman told the Atlantic Council on April 25.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

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
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New Atlanticist

Oct 4, 2024

China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

By Matt Geraci

The European Union voted on October 4 to increase tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles, but this is just the beginning—especially if Beijing gets its way.

China Digital Policy

Econographics

Oct 4, 2024

The IMF needs to find its geopolitical bearing

By Martin Mühleisen

Western delegates should think hard about how the financial and intellectual capital invested in the institutions can be put to better use in the interests of democracies around the world.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Oct 3, 2024

Bhusari and Nikoladze cited by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on China-Russia cooperation on dedollarization

Read the full paper here

China International Markets

In the News

Oct 3, 2024

Elisabeth Braw quoted in AP on lost shipping containers

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in AP on the way that shipping containers lost at sea are being misreported.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Oct 2, 2024

A man in a hurry: Keir Starmer’s early approach is making waves at home and abroad

By Ed Owen

The new UK prime minister’s much-anticipated speech at the Labour Party’s recent gathering in Liverpool is a window into where the country may be headed.

Economy & Business Elections

Sinographs

Oct 2, 2024

China’s sputtering engine of growth leads its imports to downshift

By Jeremy Mark

China's slowing economic growth, declining imports, and rising emphasis on import substitution are reverberating globally, impacting trade partners and reshaping geopolitical and economic dynamics.

China Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Oct 1, 2024

Ukraine needs international investors to maintain defense tech momentum

By Mykhailo Fedorov

Ukraine's rapidly expanding defense tech sector can play a game-changing role in the war against Russia but Ukrainian companies need international investment, writes Ukraine's Minister for Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov.

Artificial Intelligence Conflict

New Atlanticist

Oct 1, 2024

Experts react: Claudia Sheinbaum is Mexico’s new president. Here’s what to expect.

By Atlantic Council experts

The new president of Mexico was sworn in on Tuesday, calling it a "time for transformation" for her country. Atlantic Council experts share their thoughts on the new leadership.

Americas Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 1, 2024

Novak in The Australian on Greater Sunrise project

On September 30, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in The Australian on the strategic significance of the Greater Sunrise project for Timor-Leste and Australia. He noted that despite doubts about the project’s feasibility, Greater Sunrise remains a critical factor influencing the future of bilateral relations. Novak highlighted that this is the most important […]

Australia Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 1, 2024

Webster in bne IntelliNews on Kyrgyzstan’s re-export practice

On September 30, GEC senior fellow/IPSI nonresident senior fellow Joseph Webster was cited in bne IntelliNews regarding his opinion piece published by The Interpreter, which discussed Kyrgyzstan’s re-export practices in relation to Russia and Western sanctions. He highlighted that Kyrgyzstan’s trade figures do not align with its small economy’s needs, suggesting that a significant portion […]

Central Asia Economic Sanctions
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Experts

Fellow

Jeppe Kofod

Distinguished Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Mahnaz Khan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Geopolitics & Energy Security National Security

Fellow

Brenda Estefan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business Latin America

Fellow

Andrea Rigoni

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

Fellow

Elizabeth Shortino

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

Fellow

Amina Mohamed

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Africa Economy & Business
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Events

Public Event Wed, May 7, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Taking stock: Bilateral ties after 100 days of the Trump administration
Economy & Business International Markets Latin America Mexico
Flagship Event Tue, September 30, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

2025 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

The Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics is an annual conference convening economic and financial leaders from both sides of the Atlantic.
Digital Policy Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union