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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.

Tran cited in The Japan Times on Kamala Harris’ approach to Asia trade

New Atlanticist Jul 28, 2025

Trump and von der Leyen made a deal. But the US and EU are drifting apart on trade.

By Frances Burwell

Many elements of the Turnberry deal still need to be finalized, and the difficult process could drive the two sides even further apart.

Economy & Business European Union

Fast Thinking Jul 27, 2025

How big a deal is the new US-EU trade announcement?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts unpack the framework for a trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday in Scotland.

Economy & Business European Union

Econographics Jul 21, 2025

Why European businesses are now stuck in the middle of an EU-China storm

By Alisha Chhangani

If relations continue to deteriorate, the world’s three major economies could find themselves in economic conflict and European businesses will be caught squarely in the middle.

China Economy & Business

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Online Event Tue, July 29, 2025 • 10:30 am ET

One year later: Venezuela’s presidential election and the road ahead

Americas Civil Society Corruption Democratic Transitions

Online Event Fri, July 11, 2025 • 10:30 am ET

What comes next for transatlantic trade

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Public Event Thu, July 10, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on the future of US-Africa trade and security

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau joins the Atlantic Council while he is in Washington, DC for a summit between West African leaders and US President Donald Trump.

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Public Event Fri, June 6, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

A deep dive into US-Guatemala economic and security cooperation

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Public Event Wed, June 4, 2025 • 9:45 am ET

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In the News

Jul 30, 2024

Tran cited in The Japan Times on Kamala Harris’ approach to Asia trade

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East Asia South Asia

In the News

Jul 25, 2024

Leland Lazarus on the Chinese-built port in Chancay, Peru in China US Focus

On July 17th, Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Leland Lazarus published an article on the potential national security concerns of the Chinese-build port in Chancay, Peru in China US Focus.

China Latin America

Sinographs

Jul 23, 2024

Key takeaways from China’s Third Plenum 2024

By Hung Tran

The communiqué of the Third Plenum of the CCP Central Committee lacks major policy initiatives to address the country’s near-term growth challenges.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 23, 2024

Lipsky cited in Bloomberg on US efforts to persuade emerging market countries to publicly criticize China’s export practices during the G20

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Brazil China

In the News

Jul 23, 2024

Lipsky cited in Reuters on U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s engagement at the G20 summit

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International Financial Institutions International Markets

New Atlanticist

Jul 23, 2024

Biden will leave an enduring legacy of linking economic and national security

By Josh Lipsky

The Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law revived the idea that economic security and national security are deeply interconnected.

Economy & Business Elections

Global China

Jul 19, 2024

Global China Newsletter: Russia’s ‘enabler’ punts again on economic reform

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

The July 2024 edition of the Global China Newsletter

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jul 18, 2024

What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen’s second term

By James Batchik

The European Parliament has given European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen a second term, but it will be different from her first in several important ways.

Economy & Business Elections

In the News

Jul 10, 2024

Donovan and Nikoladze cited by Washington Post on sanctions evasion

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China Economic Sanctions

New Atlanticist

Jul 5, 2024

What to expect at the Chinese Communist Party’s most important meeting of the year

By Jeremy Mark

A July 15-18 CCP meeting is set to prioritize confrontation with Washington over solutions to Beijing’s domestic economic issues.

Associate Director, Economic Statecraft Initiative

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

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Events

Online Event Thu, July 31, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

Unpacking the new US-EU trade deal

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union Trade and tariffs

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Spotlight

Trump Tariff Tracker

Trump and von der Leyen made a deal. But the US and EU are drifting apart on trade.

How big a deal is the new US-EU trade announcement?

Why European businesses are now stuck in the middle of an EU-China storm

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Events

One year later: Venezuela’s presidential election and the road ahead

What comes next for transatlantic trade

President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on the future of US-Africa trade and security

A deep dive into US-Guatemala economic and security cooperation

US-Central Asia Forum

Programs

Content

Tran cited in The Japan Times on Kamala Harris’ approach to Asia trade

Leland Lazarus on the Chinese-built port in Chancay, Peru in China US Focus

Key takeaways from China’s Third Plenum 2024

Lipsky cited in Bloomberg on US efforts to persuade emerging market countries to publicly criticize China’s export practices during the G20

Lipsky cited in Reuters on U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s engagement at the G20 summit

Biden will leave an enduring legacy of linking economic and national security

Global China Newsletter: Russia’s ‘enabler’ punts again on economic reform

What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen’s second term

Donovan and Nikoladze cited by Washington Post on sanctions evasion

What to expect at the Chinese Communist Party’s most important meeting of the year

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Jacqueline Musiitwa

Penny Naas

Gopal Nadadur

Susan Ness

Abrão Neto

Maia Nikoladze

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Unpacking the new US-EU trade deal

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