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.

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European Union

TTIP Action | February 12

Dispatches
Feb 24, 2026

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

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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.

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European Union

TTIP Action | February 12

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 | February 12

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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Wed, March 25, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

GCC fiscal resilience and macroeconomic stability during the Iran war

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Kurt Campbell on what to expect from Trump’s Beijing visit

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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.

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Tue, February 24, 2026 • 3:00 pm ET

Unlocking new opportunities in US-Guatemala trade and investment

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Trade in Action

Feb 13, 2015

TTIP Action | February 12

By Global Business & Economics Program

  Speeches & Official Announcements Made in America: What You Might Not Know About American Exports “In 2014 the United States exported more Made-in-America goods and services than ever before. US exports supported 11.3 million American jobs in 2013. And those jobs pay better wages than non-export related jobs.” With 95% of the world’s potential […]

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Trade in Action

Feb 11, 2015

TTIP Action | February 10

By Global Business & Economics Program

  Speeches & Official Announcements German Chancellor Angela Merkel: TTIP Is in our Interest “I believe the benefits [of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership] significantly outweigh [its] potential risks.” Ahead of her trip to the US and Canada, Chancellor Merkel said that a transparent discussion is needed to address the often unwarranted fears about […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Event Recap

Feb 9, 2015

Leaders Make the Case for Trade

By Atlantic Council

On February 5, key US administration, Congressional, and other leaders joined the Atlantic Council to discuss how the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could be a game-changer for both the United States and its partners across the hemisphere. Congressman Dave Reichert opened the session with his first public address of 2015 on the trade agenda, followed by […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Feb 9, 2015

European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs Quotes Atlantic Council Report

By Garrett Workman

The European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs blog quotes Atlantic Council report The Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership – Big opportunities for small business:

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Feb 6, 2015

Politico Quotes Valdés from Atlantic Council Event

By Atlantic Council

Politico quotes Ambassador of Chile to the United States Juan Gabriel Valdés on the Trans-Pacific Partnership from Atlantic Council event:

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

New Atlanticist

Feb 6, 2015

Obama ‘All In’ on Pushing Trade Promotion Authority

By Ashish Kumar Sen

‘We are nearing the end game,’ says US official The passage of trade promotion authority legislation in the US Congress is critical for the administration to bring the best trade deals to Congress, a senior US official said on February 5. US President Barack Obama has taken the lead in an effort to promote his […]

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Trade in Action

Feb 5, 2015

TTIP Action | February 5

By Global Business & Economics Program

Leaders Make the Case for Trade at the Atlantic Council Thanks to Congressman Dave Reichert for kicking off our excellent event on the 2015 Trade Agenda and the Trans-Pacific Partnership this morning! You can find out more about our event and watch video highlights here.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

New Atlanticist

Feb 5, 2015

Republican Lawmaker Makes Push for Trade Promotion Authority

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Considering legislation does not mean giving up constitutional rights to president, says Reichert Opponents in the US Congress of trade promotion authority legislation must realize that they are not giving up their constitutional rights to the president by considering this measure, but are, in fact, setting parameters for negotiations, a top Republican lawmaker said on […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Feb 5, 2015

Reuters Covers Atlantic Council Event

Reuters quotes Commerce Under Secretary Stefan Selig from Atlantic Council event about the 2015 trade agenda and the Trans-Pacific Partnership:

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Trade in Action

Feb 3, 2015

TTIP Action | February 3

By Global Business & Economics Program

  Atlantic Council Launches EconoGraphics Today, the Atlantic Council is launching a new weekly series called EconoGraphics–a weekly take on important issues pertaining to the global economy. A project of the Council’s Global Business and Economics Program, EconoGraphics aims to present complex economic and political ideas visually in a simple and intuitive fashion. Through this […]

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Beth Baltzan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Martha Bárcena

Former Ambassador of Mexico to the United States

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Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Nonresident Senior Fellow, India

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