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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
A New Era for US Infrastructure? Event and Reception

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
A New Era for US Infrastructure? Event and Reception

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
A New Era for US Infrastructure? Event and Reception

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 Wed, November 19, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Why US economic security runs through Central America
Central America Economy & Business Latin America Trade and tariffs
Online Event Mon, November 17, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

What comes next after Chile’s presidential election?
Americas Civil Society Elections Latin America
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
Online Event Tue, October 28, 2025 • 5:30 pm ET

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on the Trump-Xi meeting and a strategy for China

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, shares his views on the trajectory of the US-China relationship and his vision for a winning US strategy amid global competition.

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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
China Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy 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 Europe Center promotes leadership, strategies, and analysis to ensure a strong, ambitious, and forward-looking transatlantic relationship.

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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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Event Recap

May 17, 2017

A New Era for US Infrastructure? Event and Reception

By Global Business & Economics Program

On May 17th, the Atlantic Council Global Business & Economics Program, together with Thomson Reuters and the CFA Institute, hosted a public discussion and reception on the President Trump's infrastructure plans, which envisage a $1 trillion increase in spending over ten years.

Economy & Business
Fiscal and Structural Reform

Trade in Action

May 12, 2017

TRADE in ACTION – May 12, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

This week in TradeinAction: Emmanuel Macron wins French presidency, routing Le Pen, Robert Lighthizer won Senate approval Thursday to become President Donald Trump’s top trade envoy, the G7 Finance Meeting starts today and European Trade Ministers meet in Council meeting to discuss Anti Dumping and Ukraine.

Economy & Business
European Union

Defense Industrialist

May 10, 2017

Is imported steel a threat to American national security?

By James Hasik

It hasn’t been, it isn’t now, and it probably won’t be in the future. Last month, President Donald Trump promulgated a memorandum on “Steel Imports and Threats to National Security,” directing Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to consider whether “steel is being imported into the United States in such quantities or under such circumstances as to […]

Defense Industry
Economy & Business

Trade in Action

Apr 28, 2017

TRADE in ACTION – April 28, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

This week in TradeinAction: The IMF and World Bank Spring meetings came to a close on Sunday, highlighting the importance of inclusive growth and trade. All the while, French voters went to the polls in the first round of the presidential election. The top two candidates, independent Emmanuel Macron and far-right Marine Le Pen, go into a runoff […]

Economy & Business
European Union

Defense Industrialist

Apr 21, 2017

An excess of buying and hiring American

By James Hasik

There are, of course, very valid strategic reasons for the United States to retain some degree of autarky in its armaments production. But if the engineers, logisticians, marketers, and financiers are coming to the United States, to work in the United States on long-term visas, building armaments for the American military, aren’t they then Americans?

Defense Industry
Economy & Business

Trade in Action

Apr 20, 2017

TRADE in ACTION, April 20, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

This week in TradeinAction: As international finance leaders convene in Washington for the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, the IMF raises its outlook for global economic growth. Last Sunday, Turkish voters approved a referendum question to replace the current parliamentary system with a presidential system. This Sunday, French voters head to the polls for the first round of […]

Economy & Business
European Union

Event Recap

Apr 20, 2017

The European Financial Stability Mechanism – A Firewall for the Eurozone and First Line of Defense for Global Financial Stability?

By Global Business & Economics Program

On April 20, the Atlantic Council’s EuroGrowth Initiative hosted Mr. Klaus Regling, Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), to discuss the role of the ESM in preserving global financial stability and promoting growth in the eurozone.

Economy & Business
European Union

Global Trade And The Americas

Apr 13, 2017

TRADE in ACTION – April 13, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

This week in TradeinAction: After concluding his multi-day meeting with President Xi Jinping of China, President Trump  made many important policy reversals such as ceasing to advocate for the designation of China as a “currency manipulator” and voicing support for the Export-Import Bank. After many rounds of reforms, the International Monetary Fund has agreed to unlock new funds as part of the Greek debt relief […]

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Economy & Business

Trade in Action

Apr 6, 2017

TRADE in ACTION – April 6, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

This week in TradeinAction: President Trump signs two executive orders on trade with the intention of cracking down on trade abuses and minimizing the US trade deficit. The European Union and Mexico are currently meeting in Brussels ahead of a possible EU-Mexico free trade agreement. President Trump meets with President Xi Jinping of China at Mar-a-Lago […]

Economy & Business
European Union

Trade in Action

Mar 30, 2017

TRADE in ACTION, March 30, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

On March 25, the European Union celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome. They signed the Rome Declaration which resolves to create a “stronger more resilient” union that is ready to address current and future challenges.  A few days later, the United Kingdom officially triggered exit negotiations (as specified in Article 50 of the […]

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Experts

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Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Lize de Kruijf

Program Assistant, Economic Statecraft Initiative

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Dutch Economy & Business

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Jessie Yin

Assistant Director, GeoEconomics Center

GeoEconomics Center

China Chinese

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Enrique Millán-Mejía

Senior Fellow, Economic Development

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Americas Colombia

Fellow

Mahnaz Khan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Geopolitics & Energy Security National Security

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Beth Baltzan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
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Events

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