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

What We’re Reading: April 22

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

What We’re Reading: April 22

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

What We’re Reading: April 22

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

Online Event
Wed, March 12, 2025 • 3:00 pm ET

The role of the Panama Canal in global commerce

Americas
Economy & Business
Latin America
Trade and tariffs

Online Event
Wed, February 5, 2025 • 4:30 am ET

What’s to come for transatlantic economic relations

Economy & Business
Europe & Eurasia
European Union
Macroeconomics

Public Event
Tue, February 4, 2025 • 2:00 am ET

Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on US-Canada energy cooperation

Energy & Environment
Geopolitics & Energy Security
Trade and tariffs
United States and Canada

Online Event
Mon, February 3, 2025 • 12:00 pm ET

Why Ecuador matters for the future of the Western Hemisphere’s security

Americas
Conflict
Elections
Latin America

Online Event
Thu, January 9, 2025 • 10:15 am ET

Trump, trade, and tariffs: The global economy in 2025

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Economy & Business
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Content

Trade in Action

Apr 22, 2014

What We’re Reading: April 22

By Garrett Workman

TTIP Action aggregates the latest news and best analysis from across the United States and European Union on the ongoing negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Apr 17, 2014

What We’re Reading: April 17

By Garrett Workman

TTIP Action aggregates the latest news and best analysis from across the United States and European Union on the ongoing negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). 

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Apr 15, 2014

What We’re Reading: April 15

By Garrett Workman

TTIP Action aggregates the latest news and best analysis from across the United States and European Union on the ongoing negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Apr 11, 2014

What We’re Reading: April 10

By Garrett Workman

TTIP Action aggregates the latest news and best analysis from across the United States and European Union on the ongoing negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Event Recap

Apr 10, 2014

Discussion with Dr. Beate Merk

On April 10, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics Program hosted an off-the-record conversation with Dr. Beate Merk, Bavaria’s minister for European and International Affairs. Dr. Fran Burwell moderated the discussion between Dr. Merk and an esteemed group of government officials and business leaders, which touched upon key areas of divergence on ongoing Transatlantic […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Apr 9, 2014

What We’re Reading: April 8

By Garrett Workman

TTIP Action aggregates the latest news and best analysis from across the United States and European Union on the ongoing negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Apr 3, 2014

What We’re Reading: April 3

By Garrett Workman

TTIP Action aggregates the latest news and best analysis from across the United States and European Union on the ongoing negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Event Recap

Apr 3, 2014

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Caucus Launch

The Atlantic Council, Bertelsmann Foundation, and the British Embassy in Washington, and the German Marshall Fund hosted a reception on Capitol Hill on Thursday, April 3rd, 2014 to honor the new Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Caucus. The bipartisan caucus, chaired by Congressman Bill Keating (D-MA), Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA), Congressman Erik Paulsen (R-MN), and […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Apr 1, 2014

What We’re Reading: April 1

By Garrett Workman

TTIP Action aggregates the latest news and best analysis from across the United States and European Union on the ongoing negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Mar 31, 2014

Renewing Trade Promotion Authority – Why Now?

By Cale Rogoyski and Katelyn Lamson

With negotiations for huge trade deals across the Atlantic and Pacific in full swing, the need to renew Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) is a hot topic of conversation among policymakers in Washington. The granting of authority by Congress to the President of the United States to enter into trade negotiations has traditionally enjoyed overwhelming bipartisan […]

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Didier Acouetey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

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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

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