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

The Strategic Imperative of TTIP

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

The Strategic Imperative of TTIP

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

The Strategic Imperative of TTIP

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
Fri, June 6, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

A deep dive into US-Guatemala economic and security cooperation

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Public Event
Thu, May 22, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

Africa Day 2025: Navigating aid, trade, and policy shifts

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Trade and tariffs
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Online Event
Tue, April 29, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

MENA’s growth prospects amid global uncertainty with Citi’s MEA CEO Ebru Pakcan

Economy & Business
Macroeconomics
Middle East
North Africa

Online Event
Mon, April 14, 2025 • 12:00 pm ET

Analyzing the regional impact of Ecuador’s election

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Public Event
Thu, April 3, 2025 • 1:30 am ET

Europe’s Teresa Ribera on the EU’s clean transition and US-EU relations

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Teresa Ribera, executive vice-president of the European Commission, shares her vision for the EU, the bloc's competitiveness, and the US-EU relationship.

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The success of TTIP has geostrategic value

NATOSource

May 18, 2015

The Strategic Imperative of TTIP

By Jiří Šedivý, Project Syndicate

As negotiations between the European Union and the United States over the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) move toward a final agreement, opponents of the proposed pact are becoming more vocal.

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Trade in Action

May 14, 2015

TTIP Action | May 14

By Global Business & Economics Program

Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci and European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström hold a press conference following their meeting at the European Commission in Brussels, on May 12, 2015 Speeches & Official Announcements EU Trade Policy: Driven by People’s Needs, Responding to their Concerns “TTIP will help us strengthen our ties in order to make […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
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Trade in Action

May 13, 2015

TTIP Action | May 12

By Global Business & Economics Program

President Obama Visited Nike’s Headquarters in Beverton, Oregon to talk trade last Friday. Speeches & Official Announcements Remarks by the President on Trade ” We can’t stand on the beaches and stop the global economy at our shores. We’ve got to harness it on our terms. This century is built for us. It’s about innovation. […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
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Trade in Action

May 8, 2015

TTIP Action | May 7

By Global Business & Economics Program

The Atlantic Council’s Fran Burwell, EU Ambassador David O’Sullivan, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Analysis Marcus Jadotte, President and CEO of Center for Democracy & Technology Nuala O’Connor, and Managing Director of Rock Creek Global Advisors Daniel Price discussed the future of transatlantic cooperation on the digital economy at the Atlantic Council’s event […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
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Trade in Action

May 8, 2015

TTIP Action | May 5

By Global Business & Economics Program

European Union Ambassador to the United States David O’Sullivan Speeches & Official Announcements EPP Group – Position Paper on International Trade ” It is estimated that in 2015, 90% of world growth will be generated outside the EU. It is a truism that more trade leads to higher productivity, contributes to increased external competitiveness and […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
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Trade in Action

May 1, 2015

TTIP Action | April 30

By Global Business & Economics Program

US Secretary of State John Kerry speaking at the launch of the Atlantic Council’s Trade and National Security Initiative Speeches & Official Announcements Want to Hold the President Accountable? Then the “Trade Promotion Authority” Bill Is for You. ” Without TPA, Congress can only react to the deal the president puts in front of it. […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
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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
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Marino Auffant

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Beth Baltzan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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Martha Bárcena

Former Ambassador of Mexico to the United States

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Tyson Barker

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Nonresident Senior Fellow, India

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