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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Dec 10, 2025

China’s overcapacity problem ‘doesn’t mean we can’t trade together,’ says US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

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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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TTIP Action | February 5

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

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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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TTIP Action | February 5

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Feb 20, 2026

The Supreme Court just struck down most of Trump’s tariffs. What’s next?

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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.

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TTIP Action | February 5

New Atlanticist
Nov 7, 2025

The Supreme Court might slow Trump’s strategy. But he still has other tariff options.

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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.

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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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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.

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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 […]

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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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Trade in Action

Feb 2, 2015

TTIP Action | January 29

By Global Business & Economics Program

Speeches & Official Announcements Ryan Opening Statement: Hearing on US Trade Policy Agenda “The fact is, if we don’t write the rules of the global economy, other countries will. They already are. Other countries, like China, are putting in place new trade agreements among themselves. So it’s a simple as this: If we’re not moving […]

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Trade in Action

Jan 27, 2015

TTIP Action | January 27

By Global Business & Economics Program

  Speeches & Official Announcements Remarks by John Kerry After Meeting with EU High Representative Federica Mogherini “The range of our dialogue and our ability to be able to coordinate actions is really a source of strength. It’s a source of strength on both sides of the Atlantic, and we appreciate the cooperation and the […]

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Trade in Action

Jan 26, 2015

Missing the Mark: TTIP Negotiators Must Stop Putting Form over Function

By Global Business & Economics Program

 President Obama first introduced the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) in a State of the Union speech two years ago. Although policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic agree that TTIP would improve the economy, create jobs, and help small and medium-sized enterprises expand exports while increasing consumers’ choices, negotiations have made little progress. […]

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Trade in Action

Jan 22, 2015

TTIP Action | January 22

By Global Business & Economics Program

  TTIP and the State of the Union Address “21st century businesses, including small businesses, need to sell more American products overseas. Today, our businesses export more than ever, and exporters tend to pay their workers higher wages. But as we speak, China wants to write the rules for the world’s fastest-growing region. That would […]

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Trade in Action

Jan 20, 2015

TTIP Action | January 20

By Global Business & Economics Program

Speeches & Official Announcements Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron of the UK in Joint Press Conference “We agreed that 2015 should be a pivotal year for an ambitious and comprehensive EU-US trade deal which could benefit the average household in Britain by 400 pounds a year. The UK is now the top […]

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Trade in Action

Jan 15, 2015

TTIP Action | January 15

By Global Business & Economics Program

Representatives of the US TTIP negotiating team are traveling to Brussels this week to set the ground work for their upcoming negotiations in the next official Round, in early February. The “Fresh Start” that Commissioner Malmström and Ambassador Froman have promised is about to begin in earnest. Following the release of dozens of EU negotiating […]

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