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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.

New US Hong Kong tax treaty suspension sends important signal, despite the costs

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
New US Hong Kong tax treaty suspension sends important signal, despite the costs

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
New US Hong Kong tax treaty suspension sends important signal, despite the costs

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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Public Event Tue, October 21, 2025 • 3:00 pm ET

What to expect at APEC and beyond: A conversation with Nicholas Burns
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Panama’s vision for the canal’s next chapter
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Navigating China’s impact: Strategies for Latin America and Africa
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New Atlanticist

Sep 14, 2020

New US Hong Kong tax treaty suspension sends important signal, despite the costs

By Barbara C. Matthews

Eliminating the favorable tax treatment and requiring “made in China” labels at least provide a visible and concrete mechanism to articulate objections regarding Chinese policy without exerting significant economic pain on the people of Hong Kong, China, or the United States

China Economic Sanctions

New Atlanticist

Sep 11, 2020

Mobilizing the Free World to advance public health

By Carl J. Schramm and Henrik Fogh Rasmussen

The COVID-19 crisis has proven beyond all doubt that America and its democratic allies lack essential resiliency against pandemics. Now is the time to change this unacceptable state of affairs through innovative approaches to biodefense, economic development, and trade.

Coronavirus International Markets

New Atlanticist

Sep 10, 2020

Should trade be more strategic?

By Mark Linscott

The current approach by the Trump administration risks weaponizing international trade and ignoring valuable opportunities to both strengthen US commercial interests and further strategic objectives.

India Trade and tariffs

Issue Brief

Sep 9, 2020

Transforming Indian agriculture: A policy framework to guide US-India partnership

By D. Narain

Agriculture has formed the backbone of India’s economy for many decades and remains crucial to providing food security for the country’s growing population. It constitutes a major pillar of India’s economic growth and a significant contributor to its growing exports sector.

Economy & Business India

In the News

Sep 9, 2020

Roberts speaks before the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission

By Atlantic Council

On September 9, Dexter Tiff Roberts, nonresident senior fellow at the Asia Security Initiative and a veteran China journalist, spoke before the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s hearing on “U.S.-China Relations in 2020: Enduring Problems and Emerging Challenges.” In his testimony, he discussed the state of the Chinese economy, particularly the prospects of the […]

China East Asia

Elections 2020

Sep 9, 2020

The Indian American voter in 2020

By Safiya Ghori-Ahmad and Fatima Salman

Until 2016, the majority of the roughly 4 million Indian American voters skewed towards the Democratic Party, much has changed since the Obama years, including the presence of the Republican Party’s efforts with this demographic.

Elections India

New Atlanticist

Sep 8, 2020

The US should pursue a trade policy reset in South Asia

By Amber Jamil

The United States needs a reset on its trade policy in South Asia that focuses on the twin goals of supporting its potential partners in the region and providing tangible economic benefits back home.

India International Markets

Issue Brief

Sep 8, 2020

“One world, two systems” takes shape during the pandemic

By Hung Tran

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated fragmentation of the postwar world order. Its most poignant manifestation is in an intensifying competition between the United States and China for political and strategic influence. In essence, the post-Cold War globalized economic order has gradually morphed into a “one world, two systems” configuration, edging toward a new Cold War.

China Digital Policy

In the News

Sep 4, 2020

Riaz quoted in Nikkei Asian Review: China and India vie for clout in Bangladesh with COVID vaccines

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh China

New Atlanticist

Sep 3, 2020

Can the US and Germany finally see eye to eye on China?

By Roderick Kefferpütz

After much too long a time, the political climate towards China and Russia is finally starting to change in Berlin. This is an opportunity for the United States and Germany to re-engage and turn Germany from a weak link in the transatlantic alliance to a reliable partner.

China Germany
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Isabella Palacios

Program Assistant

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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

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Zeena Nisar

Nonresident Fellow

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Paul Klimos

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

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Public Event Wed, October 29, 2025 • 4:00 pm ET

Supply chain resilience for aerospace and defense
Defense Industry Defense Policy Economy & Business Trade and tariffs