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New Atlanticist

Apr 20, 2025

Inside the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings as leaders navigate the global trade war

By Atlantic Council experts

Amid an economic climate of great uncertainty, we dispatched our experts to the center of the action in Foggy Bottom to share their biggest takeaways from a pivotal week for the global economy.

Inclusive Growth International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

McDowell interviewed by DW News on the Plaza Accord

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Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

New Atlanticist

Apr 16, 2025

Four questions (and expert answers) about Argentina’s new $20 billion financial rescue

By Martin Mühleisen, Jason Marczak

What exactly did the IMF agree to, and what is required of Argentina? Our experts dive into the deal and map what comes next.

Argentina Fiscal and Structural Reform

In the News

Apr 9, 2025

Lipsky interviewed by CNN on US isolation in the global trade war

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Economy & Business G20

In the News

Apr 8, 2025

Lipsky quoted in New York Times on why there is no one coming to save the global economy if the situation unravels

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Economy & Business G20

New Atlanticist

Apr 8, 2025

No one is coming to save the global economy

By Josh Lipsky

Neither the Group of Twenty nor the Federal Reserve should be expected to use their playbook from previous economic crises to respond to economic shocks caused by US tariffs.

China Economy & Business

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

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Lipsky interviewed by CNBC on the implications of the Panama Canal ports deal and Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Yin interviewed by DW News on the Mar-a-Lago Accord

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Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Lipsky quoted in The New York Times on BlackRock’s deal to buy Panama Canal ports

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