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

Workman on Challenges to Trade Agreement

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

Workman on Challenges to Trade Agreement

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

Workman on Challenges to Trade Agreement

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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Tue, April 29, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

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

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Mon, April 14, 2025 • 12:00 pm ET

Analyzing the regional impact of Ecuador’s election

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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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Wed, March 26, 2025 • 7:00 am ET

Evaluating the US-Colombia commercial relationship

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Fri, March 21, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

US-Turkish relations under the new era

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Content

In the News

Jul 31, 2014

Workman on Challenges to Trade Agreement

By Garrett Workman

Global Finance quotes Global Business and Economics Program Associate Director Garrett Workman on the political challenges facing the sixth round of talks on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: 

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Global Trade And The Americas

Jul 30, 2014

A Twenty-First-Century Trade Agreement: Who Could Benefit?

By The Atlantic Council

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) began in 2004 as an inter-regional effort by four countries on the Pacific Rim to liberalize trade and investment. Ten years later it has grown to twelve member countries that represent 40 percent of global GDP, 26 percent of global trade, and 40 percent of US trade. It is the first […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Jul 29, 2014

TTIP Negotiations a Year on

From Trade Tariffs to Trust – TTIP a Year on This analysis from EU Observer gives an excellent overview over the current state of play in TTIP negotiations as they enter year two. The article deftly addresses popular misperceptions concerning safety standards, consumer protection, food standards and particularly the ISDS mechanism. Despite TTIPs current struggles, […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Jan. 18. 2012

NATOSource

Jul 28, 2014

Special Summit Series: Turkey and NATO

By Ross Wilson

Turkey’s new head of state will participate in the NATO Wales Summit just a few weeks after the country’s first-ever popular vote for president.

Economy & Business Iraq

Trade in Action

Jul 25, 2014

TTIP and a new Report on TPP

Today’s blog entry focuses on news on TTIP, more specifically on the debate surrounding the ISDS mechanism and rights and labor standards under TTIP from an American perspective. In addition, the blog covers the launch of a new report named “Bridging the Pacific- Americas’ new Frontier?”, researched and issued by the Atlantic Council. Bridging the […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Uncategorized

Jul 25, 2014

TTIP and a new Report on TPP

Today’s blog entry focuses on news on TTIP, more specifically on the debate surrounding the ISDS mechanism and rights and labor standards under TTIP from an American perspective. In addition, the blog covers the launch of a new report named “Bridging the Pacific- Americas’ new Frontier?”, researched and issued by the Atlantic Council. Bridging the […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Event Recap

Jul 24, 2014

Bridging the Pacific: The Americas’ New Economic Frontier?

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has the potential to create sustainable economic growth, spur job creation, and deepen geopolitical ties between market-based democracies across the Americas and the Asia-Pacific. In tandem with the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) that the United States is negotiating with the European Union, TPP has the potential to write the […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Jul 24, 2014

Bloomberg: TPP Gaining Momentum as Platform For Regional Integration, Cutler Says

By Atlantic Council

Bloomberg BNA cites the Atlantic Council for hosting an event with Acting Deputy US Trade Representative Wendy Cutler:

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Jul 23, 2014

Monitor Global Outlook: Is the End Nigh for Petrocaribe?

By Atlantic Council

Monitor Global Outlook cites a new Atlantic Council report, Bridging the Pacific: The Americas’ New Economic Frontier?

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Jul 23, 2014

Miami Herald on Trans-Pacific Partnership

By Atlantic Council

The Miami Herald  cites a new Atlantic Council report, Bridging the Pacific: The Americas’ New Economic Frontier?

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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

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Tyson Barker

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

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Ridhika Batra

Nonresident Senior Fellow, India

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