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The US must lead with allies or risk becoming a bystander in a reshaped international financial system. As the global economy struggles to recover from COVID-19 and rising powers like China assert economic influence, this mission is critical to the long-term prosperity of the United States and its allies. Strong collaboration between the public and private sectors can help revitalize open markets for the twenty-first century.

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TTIP Action – June 18

New Atlanticist
Aug 11, 2025

The US-EU trade agreement is not set in stone. This presents pitfalls and opportunities.

By
Charles Lichfield

The trade and tariff deal recently struck in Scotland has several important elements that are yet to be determined.

Economy & Business
European Union

TTIP Action – June 18

New Atlanticist
Aug 4, 2025

Trump’s review of US membership in the IMF offers a rare chance for reform

By
Martin Mühleisen

The institution needs its major shareholders aligned to tackle new challenges, and it deserves a management team qualified to lead it on this new path.

Economy & Business
International Financial Institutions

TTIP Action – June 18

New Atlanticist
Aug 1, 2025

How Donald Trump remade global trade

By
Josh Lipsky

The US president has smashed the system, but the speed and scale of the smashing owes to a system that had been growing increasingly brittle for years. 

Economy & Business
Macroeconomics

TTIP Action – June 18

Econographics
Jul 31, 2025

Beijing extends and pretends to deal with its mountain of local government debt

By
Jeremy Mark

Beijing’s three-year local debt restructuring plan fails to actually address the trillions of dollars weighing on local governments and will only cause greater problems down the road.

China
Economy & Business

TTIP Action – June 18

Econographics
Aug 22, 2025

Trump’s challenges to the Fed’s independence loom over Jackson Hole Symposium

By
Alisha Chhangani

As Trump tests the limits of what he can do, the credibility of the Fed—and by extension, global financial stability—is increasingly at risk.

Economy & Business
Macroeconomics

TTIP Action – June 18

New Atlanticist
Jul 17, 2025

What Ancient Greece can teach the United States about defending against cyber attacks

By
Carole House

Applying lessons from the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC to present-day cyber warfare is surprisingly instructive.

Cybersecurity
Iran

In-Depth Research

TTIP Action – June 18

Issue Brief
Jun 6, 2025

How Japanese economic statecraft has shifted from promotion to protection

By
Charles Lichfield

Japan is in a geopolitically challenging neighborhood and is witnessing the basic tenets of its foreign policy—from alignment with the United States to fostering a rules-based environment—come under unprecedented stress.

East Asia
Economy & Business

TTIP Action – June 18

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 Crimes & Illicit Trade

TTIP Action – June 18

Issue Brief
Mar 3, 2025

Financing the future: Unlocking private capital for global infrastructure and climate goals

By
Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou, Nisha Narayanan, Hung Tran

MDBs and international financial institutions alone cannot bridge the climate and development financing gaps.

Economy & Business
Financial Regulation

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Econographics

Apr 29, 2026

What swap, Gulf?

By
Charles Lichfield and Maxamillian Rajaobelina-Phipps

Amidst the chaos of the conflict in the Middle East, there’s been a buzz around offering dollar currency swaps to allies. Those have traditionally been the territory of central banks, but this time around, Treasury is taking the lead.


Economy & Business


Econographics

Apr 22, 2026

In renegotiating the USMCA, Mexico should neither rush nor stall

By
Phil Lovegren, Ernesto Stein

With the USMCA under review, Mexico faces a delicate balance: rushing risks economic harm, but delay brings uncertainty—making patience a viable fallback strategy.


Economy & Business

Financial Regulation


Transcript

Apr 17, 2026

Banque de France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau: ‘Europe and America will either win together or fall together’

By
Atlantic Council

At an Atlantic Council event, the French central bank governor said that the US Supreme Court tariff decision “reminds us that American checks and balances might well be alive,” but it has “reopened legal uncertainty."


Economy & Business

European Union

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Trade in Action

Jun 19, 2015

TTIP Action – June 18

By Global Business & Economics Program

German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered her State of the Nation Address this week ahead of the EU Summit, emphasizing the importance of TTIP and her intent on working closely with President Obama to resolve any outstanding issues. This Week in a Nutshell Just a few moments ago, the House narrowly passed Trade Promotion Authority (218-208), […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
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Trade in Action

Jun 17, 2015

TTIP Action – June 16

By Global Business & Economics Program

After suffering a stinging rebuke from his fellow Democrats in the House, President Obama is relying on GOP leaders such as House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy to apply renewed pressure on Democrats in an effort to round up enough votes to move TPA forward. According to McCarthy, “The best option right now” would be for […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

EconoGraphics

Jun 16, 2015

Does ISDS Tip the Scales in Favor of Investors?

By Global Business and Economics

Looking at over 400 cases that have been decided through 2014, the rate of success for US and EU investors is 30% and 34%, respectively. Foreign states win against US claimants 42% of the time, and 36% of the time against EU-based firms, with the remainder being settled.

Economy & Business European Union
Lange 1

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jun 15, 2015

TTIP Action – June 11

By Global Business & Economics Program

Chair of the European Parliament’s Trade Committee, Bernd Lange, insists that the committee will use the additional time gained through the postponed vote on its recommendations to work towards reaching a stable majority for the TTIP-resolution. This Week in a Nutshell Whilst a vote on the final passage of the Trade Promotion Authority bill is […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
G7

Trade in Action

Jun 15, 2015

TTIP Action – June 9

By Global Business & Economics Program

Kicking of the G7 summit with a traditional family photo. This Week in a Nutshell The week kicked off with the G7 summit in Germany, where the world’s economic leaders discussed the global economy, trade, and progress towards an international deal on reducing the effects of climate change. At the summit, US President Barack Obama […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Novelli

Trade in Action

Jun 15, 2015

TTIP Action – June 4

By Global Business & Economics Program

Catherine A. Novelli, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment at the US State Department, spoke in Brussels on Tuesday at the Lisbon Council Speeches & Official Announcements The Geopolitical Aspect of TTIP “But what about other countries, particularly developing countries and our closest neighbors? How will they be affected? We will have […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

New Atlanticist

Jun 15, 2015

Despite Stinging Setback, Controversial Trade Bill Not Dead Yet

Atlantic Council’s Jason Marczak sees chance TPA may still squeak through Congress With the House of Representatives set to hold a do-over vote by June 16 on a worker retraining program – the Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) – whose defeat has stalled US President Barack Obama’s entire free-trade agenda, there’s a glimmer of hope that […]

Economy & Business Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jun 15, 2015

Marczak on US Allies Rethinking Trade Agenda

By Jason Marczak

The Washington Times quotes Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Deputy Director Jason Marczak on why American credibility with its Asian-Pacific trading partners is on the line:

Economy & Business United States and Canada
Malmstrom

Trade in Action

Jun 12, 2015

TTIP Action – June 2

By Global Business & Economics Program

European Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmström Speeches & Official Announcements National Parliaments: Vital for Trade and TTIP “We have no intention of lowering regulatory protections or of giving companies a veto over our future EU or Member States’ policy space and actions. I am 100 percent sure that these things would not pass the European […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

EconoGraphics

Jun 9, 2015

Where Do Trillion-Dollar Asset Managers Hail From?

By Global Business and Economics

Of the 16 investment firms in the world that hold more than $1 trillion in assets, the US leads with 12 representatives, including well-known firms like BlackRock, Vanguard Group, and the asset management arms of Goldman Sachs and Bank of New York Mellon.

Economy & Business France
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