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New Atlanticist

Dec 10, 2025

China’s overcapacity problem ‘doesn’t mean we can’t trade together,’ says US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

By Katherine Golden

Greer spoke at an Atlantic Council Front Page event, where he unpacked a year in which US President Donald Trump implemented an aggressive trade strategy that resulted in clashes with China.

China European Union
Dual threats imperil the WTO

Fast Thinking Nov 19, 2025

Digging into the details of the US-Saudi deals

By Atlantic Council

Our experts dive into the US-Saudi announcements that followed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s White House visit on Tuesday.
Artificial Intelligence Defense Industry
Dual threats imperil the WTO

New Atlanticist Nov 14, 2025

What the Trump-Xi trade truce means for the European Union

By Valbona Zeneli

The recent US-China trade de-escalation in South Korea is likely to reverberate beyond these two countries, reshaping European trade as well.
China Economy & Business
Dual threats imperil the WTO

New Atlanticist Nov 7, 2025

The Supreme Court might slow Trump’s strategy. But he still has other tariff options.

By Sophia Busch

If the administration’s primary objective is to preserve tariff revenue and counter unfair practices, sections 301, 232, or 122 remain viable alternatives.
Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

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.

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Events

Public Event Mon, October 20, 2025 • 4:00 pm ET

Panama’s vision for the canal’s next chapter
Americas Central America Economy & Business Energy & Environment
Online Event Mon, October 6, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Navigating China’s impact: Strategies for Latin America and Africa
Africa China Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business
Public Event Wed, October 1, 2025 • 7:00 am ET

Report launch on Turkey in the changing transatlantic trade environment
Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia Middle East Trade and tariffs
Online Event Mon, September 29, 2025 • 4:00 pm ET

A comprehensive strategy for greater US–Dominican Republic integration
Americas Caribbean Central America Economy & Business
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
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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 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

New Atlanticist

Dec 2, 2019

Dual threats imperil the WTO

By Hung Tran

The WTO will have to deal with intensifying pressure to undertake radical reform, without which it could slide further into irrelevance in a new world trade environment fragmented by a growing number of regional and bilateral trade agreements.

International Financial Institutions
Trade and tariffs

In the News

Nov 27, 2019

Tavakol joins Al Bawaba News Agency to discuss the Iranian economy

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business
Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Nov 25, 2019

Tavakol joins TRT World to discuss the Iranian oil industry and economy

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business
Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Nov 21, 2019

Misch in Energy News Network: Commentary: In clean energy transition, military veterans play key role

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment
Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Nov 15, 2019

Cohen in Forbes: Investors Evaluating Aramco IPO As Iran Claims Discovery Of New Oil Field

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business
Geopolitics & Energy Security

Past events

Nov 14, 2019

What’s Next on Sanctions? An Update on Legislative & Executive Branch Activity

On November 7th, 2019 the Atlantic Council’s Global Business & Economics Program co-hosted a high-level roundtable conversation with Morrison & Foerster to discuss recent and future sanctions activity by the US legislative and executive branches.

Economy & Business
Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Nov 13, 2019

Bello joins Africa Radio to discuss Nigeria’s border closures

By Atlantic Council

Africa
Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 11, 2019

Bryza quoted in The Times on Chinese group to buy British Steel for £70m

By Atlantic Council

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 8, 2019

Bryza in Financial Times: Look elsewhere for British Steel’s saviour

By Atlantic Council

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 7, 2019

Shaffer in Middle East Institute: The fall of the other wall

By Atlantic Council

Iran
Middle East
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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 Indo-Pacific Security Initiative

Artificial Intelligence China

Fellow

José Manuel Restrepo

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business English

Fellow

Brian Janovitz

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business English

Fellow

Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

Staff

Lize de Kruijf

Program Assistant, Economic Statecraft Initiative

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Dutch Economy & Business
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Public Event Tue, February 17, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

Turkey’s evolving role in a new global geopolitical and security order
Conflict Europe & Eurasia Iran Iraq
Public Event Fri, February 20, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

2026 US-Caribbean Maritime and Ports Forum
Americas Artificial Intelligence Caribbean Climate Change & Climate Action
Flagship Event Fri, December 11, 2026 • 8:30 am ET

2026 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

The Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics is an annual flagship convening focused on issues at the nexus of economics, finance, foreign policy, and national security.
Digital Policy Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union