Trade & Tariffs

The global trading system is being reshaped. From the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic to trade wars, the traditional rules-based trading order is under more pressure than at any time in a century. Trade policy is now at the center of global economics and national security.

Spotlight

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

Dispatches Feb 24, 2026

Eight questions (and expert answers) on what’s next for US tariff policy 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain what’s next for US tariff policy as the Trump administration imposes 10 percent global tariffs in response to Friday’s Supreme Court ruling.
Economy & Business European Union
Bryza in Financial Times: Look elsewhere for British Steel’s saviour

Fast Thinking Feb 20, 2026

The Supreme Court just struck down most of Trump’s tariffs. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council

The Supreme Court ruled that the US president does not have the power to unilaterally impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Rule of Law Trade and tariffs
Bryza in Financial Times: Look elsewhere for British Steel’s saviour

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

Online Event Mon, June 3, 2024 • 1:00 pm ET

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on the future for US-EU trade

An #ACFRONTPAGE Event—US Trade Representative Katherine Tai discusses how the United States and European Union should adapt the transatlantic trade relationship at the eightieth anniversary of the Bretton Woods system.

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Online Event Thu, May 23, 2024 • 2:30 pm ET

Mexico’s path forward: A conversation with Diana Alarcón
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Online Event Tue, May 21, 2024 • 10:30 am ET

Exploring investment opportunities in northwest Syria
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Online Event Thu, May 2, 2024 • 12:00 pm ET

Beyond the ballot: Panama’s elections and economic outlook
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Online Event Wed, April 24, 2024 • 12:30 pm ET

7th Quandt Distinguished Lecture: A conversation with Enrico Letta
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Content

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

In the News

Nov 6, 2019

Ullman for UPI: As the next economic crash develops, the band plays on

By Harlan Ullman

China Economy & Business

Insights & Impact

Nov 5, 2019

The Global Business and Economics Center Hosts H.E. Nadia Calviño, Minister of Economy and Business of Spain

By Global Business & Economics Program

The Spanish Minister of Economy and Business, Nadia Calviño, shared her thoughts on Spain’s economic prospects and necessary reforms at the EU level.

European Union Trade and tariffs

Insights & Impact

Nov 5, 2019

The Africa Center Hosts the Sudanese Finance Minister

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, October 22, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted H.E. Ibrahim Elbadawi, minister of finance of the Republic of the Sudan, for a public discussion on the Sudanese economy. Following the ouster of longstanding president Omar al-Bashir in April and months of popular protests that led to the formation of a civilian-led transitional government […]

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In the News

Nov 4, 2019

Wald joins Bloomberg to discuss the Aramco IPO

By Atlantic Council

Energy Markets & Governance Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Nov 2, 2019

Kramer in The Hill: Managing competition with China

By Atlantic Council

China Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 1, 2019

Oosterveld on Channel 4 News about US-UK Trade

By Atlantic Council

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Economy & Business English

In the News

Nov 1, 2019

Oosterveld joins channel 4 News to discuss US-UK trade deal negotiations

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Events

Oct 28, 2019

Unleashing US-Mexico opportunities: Featuring H.E. Arturo Herrera, Mexico’s secretary of finance

By Frederico Froes

With one of the lowest public investment rates in Latin America, Mexico has experienced slower growth than its regional economic peers at 2.9 percent, as well as striking developmental disparities between different states.

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Experts

Fellow

Didier Acouetey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Marino Auffant

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Fellow

Beth Baltzan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Advisory Council member

Martha Bárcena

Former Ambassador of Mexico to the United States

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

Fellow

Tyson Barker

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

Fellow

Ridhika Batra

Nonresident Senior Fellow, India

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy
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Events

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.
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