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Trump Tariff Tracker

The second Trump administration has embarked on a novel and aggressive tariff policy to address a range of economic and national security concerns. This tracker monitors the evolution of these tariffs and provides expert context on the economic conditions driving their creation—along with their real-world impact.

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

New Atlanticist Apr 11, 2025

Want to understand the US-China trade war? Start with soybeans and batteries.

As Washington and Beijing hit each other with new tariffs, two goods—soybeans and lithium-ion storage batteries—offer a window into the larger trade war.
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Can the EU leverage economic pressure to broker a Gaza cease-fire?

New Atlanticist Apr 10, 2025

China is ready to ‘eat bitterness’ in the trade war. What about the US?

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

As the US imposes a 145 percent tariff on Chinese imports, officials in Beijing are turning to a belief that Chinese people will endure hardships in service of a national goal.
China Economy & Business
Can the EU leverage economic pressure to broker a Gaza cease-fire?

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

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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.

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In the News

May 20, 2025

Kumar quoted by AFP on how Trump’s tariffs are weighing on the G7 finance ministers’ summit

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In the News

May 20, 2025

Lichfield quoted in NYT on how the G7 finance ministers’ summit may unfold

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In the News

May 19, 2025

Lichfield quoted in Reuters on tariff discussions at the G7 finance ministers’ summit

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Econographics

May 16, 2025

The next 120 days of predictably volatile trade policy

By Barbara C. Matthews

The understandable relief associated with de-escalating the tariff war will soon fade as we enter a long, uncertain summer of tariff pauses and major negotiations. Take a look at some convenings that might be important.

Economy & Business International Markets

New Atlanticist

May 15, 2025

Can the EU-UK summit lead to a new post-Brexit partnership?

By Ed Owen

With shared challenges at home and abroad, the United Kingdom and European Union have an opportunity to renew their trade and security ties.

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In the News

May 15, 2025

Lipsky quoted by the Economist on Trump’s tariff strategy

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

New Atlanticist

May 13, 2025

There is no easy fix for Haiti’s crises. But here’s where the US can start.

By Camilla Reitherman

There are several steps the United States can take now to alleviate the suffering of the Haitian people and prevent the crisis from spreading throughout the region.

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Experts react

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.

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In the News

May 12, 2025

Lipsky quoted by Politico on US priorities in tariff negotiations

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Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

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Project Assistant, Economic Statecraft Initiative

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Jessie Yin

Assistant Director, GeoEconomics Center

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Enrique Millán-Mejía

Senior Fellow, Economic Development

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Mahnaz Khan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Beth Baltzan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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