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 | January 13

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.

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European Union

TTIP Action | January 13

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 | January 13

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

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Mon, November 17, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

What comes next after Chile’s presidential election?

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Public Event
Wed, October 29, 2025 • 4:00 pm ET

Supply chain resilience for aerospace and defense

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Online Event
Tue, October 28, 2025 • 5:30 pm ET

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on the Trump-Xi meeting and a strategy for China

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, shares his views on the trajectory of the US-China relationship and his vision for a winning US strategy amid global competition.

China
Economy & Business
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Politics & Diplomacy


Public Event
Tue, October 21, 2025 • 3:00 pm ET

What to expect at APEC and beyond: A conversation with Nicholas Burns

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Politics & Diplomacy
Trade and tariffs

Public Event
Mon, October 20, 2025 • 4:00 pm ET

Panama’s vision for the canal’s next chapter

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Content

Trade in Action

Jan 15, 2015

TTIP Action | January 13

By Global Business & Economics Program

The European Commission Presents the Results of its Investment Protection Consultation The European Commission published its analysis of the almost 150,000 replies to its online consultation on investment protection and investor-to-state dispute settlement (ISDS) in TTIP. Topics addressed included questions about safeguards on governments’ right to regulate in the public interest, full transparency of ISDS […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Jan 9, 2015

January 8 – EU Makes Significant Transparency Push

By Global Business & Economics Program

  EU Makes Significant Transparency Push Yesterday’s decision by the European Commission to release dozens of new documents outlining their negotiating positions represents a bold step forward for the transparency that campaigners both for and against TTIP have been clamoring for. It also marks an admission on behalf of the Commission that without greater public […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Trade in Action

Jan 9, 2015

December 11 – 2015: A Make or Break Year?

By Global Business & Economics Program

2015 promises to be a pivotal year for the TTIP negotiations, and global trade generally. After a (hopefully) restful holiday season, a new Congress is coming to a snow-covered Washington today — and the European Union is returning to work in Brussels to outline its goals for 2015. Trade is high on both agenda, as […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Dec 23, 2014

Reuters Cites TTIP Report

By Garrett Workman

Reuters cites an Atlantic Council report, The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Big Opportunities for Small Businesses, written by Global Business and Economics Program Associate Director Garrett Workman:

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Dec 11, 2014

Happy Holidays from TTIP Action

By Global Business & Economics Program

Happy Holidays from TTIP Action Dear readers, thank you so much for your attention, help, and support of TTIP Action over the course of 2014. It has been a pleasure working on this important and timely topic, and I am looking forward to continuing to help inform an educated debate about the future of TTIP […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

New Atlanticist

Dec 9, 2014

How TTIP Can Enhance EU-US Energy Security and Counterbalance Russia’s Energy Weight

By Vicente Lopez-Ibor Mayor

It should come as no surprise that during talks between US Secretary of State John Kerry and EU Foreign Affairs Chief Federica Mogherini last week, Mogherini called for the inclusion of a specific energy chapter in the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Dec 9, 2014

Brummer: The Case for the TTIP

By Chris Brummer

Boyden Gray Fellow on Global Growth and Finance Chris Brummer is interviewed by the International Financial Law Review on how recent political developments are affecting trade negotiations:

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Dec 9, 2014

Workman and Kasperek: Breathing New Life into the US-EU Trade Talks

By Garrett Workman

Global Business and Economics Program Associate Director Garrett Workman and Intern Marie Kasperek cowrite for the Hill on the recent visit of European Commissioner for Trade Cecelia Malmström to Washington:

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Dec 8, 2014

Workman on TTIP Negotiations

By Garrett Workman

Global Business and Economics Program Associate Director Garrett Workman joins Think Global to discuss the latest round of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations:

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Global Trade And The Americas

Dec 5, 2014

TTIP Action | December 2

By Global Business & Economics Program

  Donald Tusk Takes Office as President of the European Council“Both we and the Americans are responsible for the future of our relations. The year ahead will be crucial.”On December 1, former prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk replaced Herman van Rompuy as the President of the European Council. At the handover ceremony, he stressed […]

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Marino Auffant

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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

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

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