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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.

Axis of collusion: The fragile Putin-Xi partnership

Econographics Sep 16, 2025

The Supreme Court’s decision on Trump tariffs will have lasting impact on US economic statecraft

By Stephanie Connor

Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules, the case will shape US economic policy for years to come.
Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Axis of collusion: The fragile Putin-Xi partnership

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
Axis of collusion: The fragile Putin-Xi partnership

Fast Thinking Aug 1, 2025

What to watch as Trump ratchets up global tariffs

By Atlantic Council

US President Donald Trump will raise tariffs on nearly every US trading partner. Atlantic Council experts take stock of what this means for the global economy.
Brazil Economy & Business

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Events

Public Event Thu, September 11, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Enhancing US tools to compete in growing global markets in Africa and beyond
Africa Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Public Event Thu, September 4, 2025 • 4:30 pm ET

Private sector perspectives on the future of US-Brazil trade relations
Americas Brazil Economy & Business Latin America
Online Event Thu, July 31, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

Unpacking the new US-EU trade deal
Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union Trade and tariffs
Online Event Fri, July 11, 2025 • 10:30 am ET

What comes next for transatlantic trade
Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union Trade and tariffs
Public Event Thu, July 10, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on the future of US-Africa trade and security

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau joins the Atlantic Council while he is in Washington, DC for a summit between West African leaders and US President Donald Trump. 

North & West Africa Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense Trade and tariffs
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At the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy, the GeoEconomics Center is a translation hub with the goal of helping shape a better global economic future.

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The Global Energy Center develops and promotes pragmatic and nonpartisan policy solutions designed to advance global energy security, enhance economic opportunity, and accelerate pathways to net-zero emissions.

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The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center broadens understanding of regional transformations and delivers constructive, results-oriented solutions to inform how the public and private sectors can advance hemispheric prosperity.

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Content

President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping look on during a signing ceremony.

Report

Dec 21, 2021

Axis of collusion: The fragile Putin-Xi partnership

By Harley Balzer

The close relationship between the leaders of Russia and China drives what many think is a developing Sino-Russian alliance, but tensions over deep issues remain. Just how close are these great powers?

Central Asia China

In the News

Dec 20, 2021

Propp in Lawfare: Towards OECD Principles for Government Access to Data

Nonresident senior fellow Kenneth Propp, with co-authors Theodore Christakis and Peter Swire, explores a project and implications of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to outline shared principles to govern the access of personal data held by private sector corporations for national security and law enforcement purposes. About the author

Digital Policy Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Dec 17, 2021

The multilateral trade system isn’t what it used to be. Here’s why it still matters.

By Mark Linscott

The WTO may have its fair share of problems—but it still serves a valuable purpose.

Economy & Business Macroeconomics

In the News

Dec 9, 2021

Fulton joins POMEPS Middle East Political Science Podcast to discuss China’s Relations with the Gulf

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 3, 2021

Nooruddin contributes to an opinion in Foreign Affairs: The Hidden Threat to Globalization – Why the Developing World Is Turning Against Free Trade

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Econographics

Dec 3, 2021

The RCEP ratification and its implications

By Niels Graham

On January 1, 2022 the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement will go into effect. When it enters into force, the partnership will be doubly historic: it will be both China’s first multilateral trade agreement and the world’s largest free trade agreement.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 2, 2021

Willems submitted a testimony for House Ways and Means Committee hearing on supporting US workers, businesses, and the environment in face of unfair Chinese trade practices

By Clete R. Willems

Watch the full hearing here

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Nov 30, 2021

Transforming Ukraine into an international manufacturing hub

By Sergiy Tsivkach

Ukraine is taking steps to build on the country's huge potential as a major international manufacturing hub and is now seeking to attract international investment that can drive further economic growth.

Economy & Business Education

Report

Nov 30, 2021

Economic statecraft: Finance and money

By Dr. Carla Norrlöf

Using economics to achieve non-economic foreign policy objectives has become a dominant strategy for great powers in the post 9/11 world. The economic statecraft kit now includes a wide range of practices such as financial sanctions, coercive policies and inducements to defensive policies.

Australia China

Report

Nov 30, 2021

Transatlantic tools: Harmonizing US and EU approaches to China

By Noah Barkin and Agatha Kratz

Cooperation between the US and the EU is essential if they are to develop effective responses to the challenges presented by China. However, there has been a lack of coordination in recent years. Nevertheless, this paper argues there is now an opportunity under the Biden Administration for the United States and Europe to learn from each other and harmonize some of their China-related efforts. 

China Economic Sanctions
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Experts

Fellow

Richard Hurowitz

Nonresident senior fellow

Europe Center

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Afaq Hussain

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Fellow

Zeena Nisar

Nonresident Fellow

Global China Hub

Central Asia China

Fellow

Antonio Ortiz-Mena

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business English

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Sofronis Papageorgiou 

Head, Cyprus Trade Center, Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to the State of Israel

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy Markets & Governance Middle East

Fellow

Laura Shen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Artificial Intelligence China
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