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

Damon Wilson Makes the Case for Restoring Deterrence in Europe

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

Damon Wilson Makes the Case for Restoring Deterrence in Europe

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

Damon Wilson Makes the Case for Restoring Deterrence in Europe

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

Americas
Central America
Economy & Business
Latin America

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

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

Africa
Economy & Business
Trade and tariffs
United States and Canada

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

Americas
Conflict
Elections
Latin America

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.

Digital Policy
Economy & Business
Energy & Environment
Europe & Eurasia


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Content

Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, Oct. 9, 2014

NATOSource

Mar 9, 2015

Damon Wilson Makes the Case for Restoring Deterrence in Europe

By Damon Wilson, Atlantic Council

If we fail to stop Putin in Ukraine, we will face a series of conflicts and crises in the months and years to come.

Economy & Business NATO

Event Recap

Mar 6, 2015

TTIP: Opportunities for Agriculture

By Global Business and Economics

On March 3, 2015, the Global Business and Economics Program hosted a small off-the-record breakfast roundtable to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the agriculture sector from the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Attendees included leading policymakers from both sides of the Atlantic, industry representatives, and civil society actors. Paolo De Castro, a Member […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
US Capitol, May 4, 2004

NATOSource

Mar 5, 2015

Why the New US Congress Matters to Europe

By Robbie Gramer

Since the new, Republican-led Congress took office a few weeks ago, transatlantic policymakers should anticipate changes in Washington’s foreign policy atmosphere.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment
Mike Conaway

Trade in Action

Mar 4, 2015

TTIP Action | March 3

By Global Business & Economics Program

Speeches & Official Announcements Trade Pacts Will Strengthen Our National Security “Trade agreements will strengthen our national security because they demonstrate our commitment, support US values, and rebuild our credibility” The Committee on Ways and Means published an argument for why strengthening US trade ties would benefit national security and enhance American leadership. The more […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
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Trade in Action

Feb 26, 2015

TTIP Action | February 26

By Global Business & Economics Program

Speeches & Official Announcements Standing Up for Workers: Promoting Labor Rights through Trade “With TPP and T-TIP, we have a real opportunity to lock in the gains we have made in recent years to protect workers’ rights, improve working conditions, shape globalization and level the global playing field for American workers.” The US Department of […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Malmstrom Gabriel

Trade in Action

Feb 26, 2015

TTIP Action | February 24

By Global Business & Economics Program

Commissioner Malmström meets with German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel during a SPD Conference on TTIP in Berlin. Speeches & Official Announcements Letter from Cecilia Malmström to British Minister of State for Trade and Investment “There is no need to fear either for the NHS as it stands today or for changes to the NHS in […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Feb 21, 2015

Burwell on TTIP

By Frances Burwell

Croatian newspaper tportal.hr quotes VP and Director of the Transatlantic Relations Program Frances Burwell on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Read the full article here.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Feb 20, 2015

TTIP and the Narcissism of Small Differences

By Global Business & Economics Program

One of the most frequent refrains by critics of the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is that the US and Europe already enjoy close economic and political ties — what need is there for a signed and ratified treaty? As Dr. Dan Hamilton, Executive Director of John Hopkins’ Center for Transatlantic Relations, stated during Georgetown […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Ryan Singapore

Trade in Action

Feb 19, 2015

TTIP Action | February 19

By Global Business & Economics Program

Speeches & Official Announcements TTIP: Subsidiarity and Other Shared Transatlantic Principles, by Cecilia Malmström “You can rest assured that TTIP will not limit our ability to regulate or provide public services the way we want. […] TTIP won’t undermine our ability to help and protect the people we represent, it will strengthen it.” Addressing the […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Feb 17, 2015

The Tico Times Features Atlantic Council Event

By Atlantic Council

The Tico Times features Atlantic Council event on the Trans-Pacific Partnership:

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
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Experts

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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

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Tyson Barker

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

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Ridhika Batra

Nonresident Senior Fellow, India

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy
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Events

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Argentina’s turning point: Accelerating economic takeoff
Argentina Economy & Business Latin America Macroeconomics
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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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