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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.

Friedlander in Politico on Biden’s economic policies

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
Friedlander in Politico on Biden’s economic policies

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
Friedlander in Politico on Biden’s economic policies

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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The role of the Panama Canal in global commerce
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Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on US-Canada energy cooperation
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Content

In the News

Nov 19, 2020

Friedlander in Politico on Biden’s economic policies

By Julia Friedlander

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

New Atlanticist

Nov 19, 2020

The Trump administration can still seal a trade deal with India—and cement a legacy

By Mark Linscott

An agreement may not be objectively huge in scope but it should be deemed sufficiently significant in resolving difficult market access issues on both sides, warranting a rapid conclusion during this lame-duck moment.

India Trade and tariffs

In the News

Nov 18, 2020

Hruby joins the China Africa Project’s China in Africa podcast to discuss the future of US-African-Chinese relations

By Atlantic Council

Africa China

New Atlanticist

Nov 18, 2020

From debt relief to restructuring: The G20 wakes up to reality

By Vasuki Shastry and Jeremy Mark

As the pandemic-induced global recession continues to batter African economies, the Group of Twenty (G20) governments have sidestepped the pressing need for assistance to countries hardest hit by the downturn. Instead, they have focused on aligning their interests in preparation for the next stage of the region’s deepening crisis: the restructuring of unsustainable debt burdens.

Africa Fiscal and Structural Reform

In the News

Nov 17, 2020

Manning in The Hill: A gaping hole in US Indo-Pacific strategy

By Atlantic Council

China East Asia

In-Depth Research & Reports

Nov 16, 2020

US sanctions policy: Lessons learned and recommendations for the new administration

By Daniel Fried

WTO reform is especially important now since it would provide an efficient way to tackle China’s unfair trade practices head-on. This paper proposes concurrent measures that the United States and European Union can take to revitalize the WTO.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Nov 16, 2020

New Asian free trade agreement secures economic space for China

By Hung Tran

The RCEP’s main winner will be China, who has secured a dominant position in one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions, giving Beijing the opportunity to establish its preferred rules and standards, and providing a major advantage for its companies to exploit these valuable markets.

China East Asia

New Atlanticist

Nov 12, 2020

How President-elect Biden can reshape US relations in Greater South Asia

By Shuja Nawaz

With the Taliban feeling increasingly emboldened, President-elect Biden must adopt a new and more practicable strategy for the region that is not based solely on military and security compulsions but includes future-oriented economic and political plans, working with international organizations and partners to achieve common goals.

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Nov 11, 2020

Tran in the SCMP on RCEP

By Hung Tran

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Nov 11, 2020

A new beginning: The case for incremental, confidence-building WTO reform

By Mark Linscott and Stephen Kho

Member countries should be realistic about what a new WTO director-general can actually accomplish, beyond a formal facilitating role. Forward movement on any front requires initiative from its key Members, developed and developing alike, to find common ground and make the hard decisions needed to bridge gaps.

Macroeconomics Trade and tariffs
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Richard Hurowitz

Nonresident senior fellow

Europe Center

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Afaq Hussain

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Zeena Nisar

Nonresident Fellow

Global China Hub

Central Asia China

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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

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Laura Shen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Artificial Intelligence China
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