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.

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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

TTIP Action | April 28

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

TTIP Action | April 28

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

TTIP Action | April 28

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, March 4, 2026 • 3:00 pm ET

EXIM Bank Chairman John Jovanovic on US priorities for global competitiveness

AN AC FRONT PAGE EVENT—John Jovanovic, president and chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, discusses EXIM’s role in supporting US manufacturing, strengthening supply chains, and recalibrating trade.

Economy & Business
Europe & Eurasia
Geopolitics & Energy Security
Trade and tariffs


Public Event
Tue, February 24, 2026 • 3:00 pm ET

Unlocking new opportunities in US-Guatemala trade and investment

Americas
Central America
Economy & Business
Latin America

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

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
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Iraq

Online Event
Wed, January 14, 2026 • 12:00 pm ET

The future of EU-Mercosur trade

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Trade in Action

Apr 29, 2015

TTIP Action | April 28

By Global Business & Economics Program

US Chief TTIP Negotiator Dan Mullaney with EU Chief Negotiator Ignacio Garcia Bercero Speeches & Official Announcements Remarks By the President at the Organizing for Action Summit “So if America does not write the rules for trade that are good for us, if we’re not writing the rules of trade for the global economy while […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

EconoGraphics

Apr 28, 2015

Do Sanctions Work After All?

By Global Business & Economics

International Relations scholars disagree about whether economic sanctions are an effective tool to coerce countries to follow a certain course of action.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Event Recap

Apr 27, 2015

Trade and National Security: Renewing US Leadership Through Economic Strength

By Global Business and Economics

Two free-trade agreements currently being negotiated by the Obama administration will ensure a level playing field and benefit American workers, a senior White House official said April 23 at the Atlantic Council.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Event Recap

Apr 27, 2015

Trade and National Security: Renewing US Leadership Through Economic Strength

By Global Business and Economics

US Secretary of State John F. Kerry delivered a strong pitch for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) April 23, saying the economic case for both deals is “overwhelming.”

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Apr 24, 2015

Foreign Policy Highlights Atlantic Council Event with Secretary Kerry

By Atlantic Council

Foreign Policy highlights an Atlantic Council event featuring Secretary of State John Kerry on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership:

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Trade in Action

Apr 24, 2015

TTIP Action | April 23

By Global Business & Economics Program

Secretary of State John Kerry at the Atlantic Council Speeches & Official Announcements Trade and National Security: Renewing US Leadership Through Economic Strength “2015 is simply not the time for us to decide that trade negotiations are too hard, or somehow vacate the field and let seventy years of lessons from the Great Depression and […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

New Atlanticist

Apr 23, 2015

Kerry Goes to Bat for Free Trade

In Atlantic Council address, Secretary of State says case for TPP, TTIP ‘overwhelming’ US Secretary of State John F. Kerry delivered a strong pitch for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) April 23, saying the economic case for both deals is “overwhelming.” A day earlier, the Senate Finance Committee […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

New Atlanticist

Apr 23, 2015

A ‘Window of Opportunity’ for TPP, TTIP

By Ashish Kumar Sen

White House official makes pitch for free-trade deals as Senate panel backs Trade Promotion Authority Two free-trade agreements currently being negotiated by the Obama administration will ensure a level playing field and benefit American workers, a senior White House official said April 23 at the Atlantic Council. “If we do not do this … the […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Apr 23, 2015

Workman on TTIP and TPP

By Garrett Workman

MarketWatch quotes Global Business and Economics Program Associate Director Garrett Workman and highlights an Atlantic Council event on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) featuring Secretary of State John Kerry:

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Apr 22, 2015

Burwell on the Misunderstandings Surrounding TTIP

By Frances Burwell

The Daily Beast quotes VP and Director of the Transatlantic Relations Program Frances Burwell on the misunderstandings surrounding the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP):

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Didier Acouetey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

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Marino Auffant

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Beth Baltzan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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Martha Bárcena

Former Ambassador of Mexico to the United States

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

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Tyson Barker

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

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Ridhika Batra

Nonresident Senior Fellow, India

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